overconstruct
/ˌoʊvərkənˈstrʌkt/
verb
- To build or create something in an excessively complex, elaborate, or large way, often making it inefficient or difficult to use.
- The architect warned not to overconstruct the house with too many unnecessary rooms.
- Some software developers overconstruct their programs by adding features nobody asked for.
- If you overconstruct a simple story with too many subplots, readers may lose interest.
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