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overdeveloped

overdeveloped

5.7
A photo processed too long so it has very dark areas and little detail
  • adjective
  • /ˌoʊvərdɪˈvɛlɪpt/
  • Specialized
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  • If the film is overdeveloped, the resulting image may have harsh contrast and little detail.

Examples

  • The photograph appeared overdeveloped, with the highlights almost completely lost.

  • She realized the prints were overdeveloped when the shadows looked unnaturally dark.

  • This image is overdeveloped.

  • The photograph was overdeveloped and lacked detail.

  • The photograph appeared overdeveloped, with the highlights almost completely lost.

  • If the film is overdeveloped, the resulting image may have harsh contrast and little detail.

  • She realized the prints were overdeveloped when the shadows looked unnaturally dark.

Antonyms

underdeveloped
3 4.3

Not grown enough to reach the normal size, skill, or quality

How Developed

overdeveloped
  • Specialized
5.7
developed
2.3

Surface Forms

overdeveloped positive

Morphology

overdeveloped = overdevelop (transparent) = over + develop + ed

Built from the productive prefix 'over-' + 'develop' with '-ed'; the photographic sense is a domain-specific application but the morphological derivation is straightforward.

Etymology

Overdeveloped joins over- meaning 'too much' and develop which in photography means 'to bring an image out of film'. So a photo that is overdeveloped was 'developed' too long or too strongly, making dark and light parts too strong and losing detail.