"overdevelopment" meaning in English

See overdevelopment in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: over- + development Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|development}} over- + development Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overdevelopment (uncountable)
  1. Excessive development; the state or quality of being overdeveloped Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Urban studies Related terms: underdevelopment

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