Overpopulated
/ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd/ adj, verb
adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of overpopulate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Having or consisting of a higher population than can be sustained.
Example
More examples"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.