overmodify

/ˌoʊvərˈmaɪdɪfaɪ/; /ˌoʊvərˈmaɪdɪfi/

Definitions

1. verb

to modify or change something to an excessive or inappropriate degree

“The artist was criticized for overmodifying the original artwork, making it unrecognizable.”

2. noun

the act of modifying or changing something to an excessive or inappropriate degree

“The software developer’s overmodification of the code caused a significant delay in the project.”

Synonyms

  • overcomplicate
  • overelaborate

Antonyms

  • simplify
  • understate