overpopulated
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/ˌoʊvərˈpɑːpjəˌleɪtɪd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈpɒpjʊˌleɪtɪd/
(overpopulate)
excessive population
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overpopulated' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the root 'populate' from Latin 'populus' meaning 'people'.
Historical Evolution
'overpopulate' was formed in modern English by combining 'over-' with 'populate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill with people excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a population that exceeds the sustainable capacity of the environment.
The city is overpopulated, leading to housing shortages.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45