superdevelopment
- noun
- /ˌsuːpərdɪˈvɛləpmənt/
:
superdesarrollo
- Experts warn that the unchecked superdevelopment in urban areas may lead to significant environmental challenges.
Examples
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The country's rapid superdevelopment has transformed its economy and infrastructure, outpacing all predictions.
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Rather, Benedict argues, ever-widening gaps between "superdevelopment" and near-subsistence around the world, the emergence of new forms of poverty, mass migration, and the uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources are evidence of disordered, indeed dangerous, economic growth.
Academic text (2010) -
Many regions are experiencing superdevelopment, which is creating stark contrasts with areas still facing economic hardships.
Synonyms
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5.4
A time when a business grows too fast or too large and causes money problems
Too much growth of a body part or tissue that makes it too large and may cause problems
Antonyms
How Extensive
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3.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
superdevelopment = development (transparent) = super + develop + ment
The prefix 'super-' functions as an intensifier on the familiar noun 'development', producing an obvious meaning of exceptionally large or advanced development.
Etymology
Superdevelopment starts with super-, the same 'super' you see in supermarket or superman, meaning 'above' or 'very', and it ends with development, which means 'growth' or 'change'. So, superdevelopment means a much bigger or faster kind of development that goes far beyond normal levels.