Overpopulated

//ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd// adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of overpopulate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having or consisting of a higher population than can be sustained.

Synonyms

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lavishoverabundantoverexuberantovermuchoverpeopledoverpeopled

Example

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"Bears are overpopulated in Transylvania."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Verb form of overpopulate.

Etymology 2

First recorded in 1828, predating overpopulate. From over- + populated. Compare earlier overpeopled and overpopulous.

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