overdevelop

[ oh-ver-di-vel-uhp ]

verb (used with or without object)
  1. to develop to excess: to overdevelop a photograph; to overdevelop a waterfront area.

Origin of overdevelop

1
First recorded in 1835–45; over- + develop

Other words from overdevelop

  • o·ver·de·vel·op·ment, noun

Words Nearby overdevelop

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British Dictionary definitions for overdevelop

overdevelop

/ (ˌəʊvədɪˈvɛləp) /


verb(tr)
  1. to develop too much or too far

  2. photog to process (a film, plate, or print) in developer for more than the required time, at too great a concentration, etc

Derived forms of overdevelop

  • overdevelopment, noun

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