overdevelopment
|o-ver-de-vel-op-ment|
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/ˌoʊvərdɪˈvɛləpmənt/
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/ˌəʊvədɪˈvɛləpmənt/
excessive development
Etymology
'overdevelopment' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and the root 'development' from the Latin 'developare', meaning 'to unfold or unroll'.
'developare' transformed into the French word 'développer', and eventually became the modern English word 'develop' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to unfold or unroll', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive development'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the excessive development of an area, often leading to negative environmental or social impacts.
The overdevelopment of coastal areas has led to severe erosion.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 08:47