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overdesigned

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having undergone excessive design, leading to complicatedness or an unnecessary degree of capability and durability.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • This is the most overdesigned version yet. It can survive a 100-foot fall and can pick up satellite radio; which is kind of overkill for a disposable razor.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English designed English overdesigned From over- + designed.