overdevelop Definition
to develop something excessively or beyond what is necessary or desirable.
Using overdevelop: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overdevelop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The city council has been criticized for overdeveloping the waterfront area.
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The company's decision to overdevelop its product line led to decreased sales.
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The photographer chose not to overdevelop the film, resulting in a more natural-looking image.
overdevelop Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overdevelop
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Summary: overdevelop in Brief
The verb 'overdevelop' [oh-ver-di-vel-uhp] means to develop something excessively or beyond what is necessary or desirable. It can refer to physical development, such as building or construction, or to non-physical development, such as the development of a product or idea. Examples include 'The city council has been criticized for overdeveloping the waterfront area,' and 'The company's decision to overdevelop its product line led to decreased sales.' Antonyms include 'underdevelop' and 'underproduce.'
