overbuilding
|o-ver-build-ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈbɪldɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈbɪldɪŋ/
(overbuild)
excessive construction
Etymology
'overbuilding' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and 'building' from Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'
'overbuilding' evolved from the Old English 'byldan' to the modern English term, incorporating the prefix 'over-' to denote excess.
Initially, it meant 'to construct,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive construction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the excessive construction of buildings, often leading to a surplus of structures.
The city is facing issues due to overbuilding in the downtown area.
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Verb 1
to construct more buildings than necessary or advisable.
Developers tend to overbuild when the market is booming.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 21:35