Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oversaturation
noun
/ˌoʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪʃən/
Definition
The state of being excessively saturated with something.
Examples
- The oversaturation of the market made it difficult for new businesses to thrive.
- With the oversaturation of colors in the painting, it lost its original charm.
- Her oversaturation of social media posts caused her followers to disengage.
Meaning
Oversaturation occurs when there is too much of a substance or element, leading to a decrease in quality or effectiveness.
Synonyms
- excess
- overload
- overindulgence
- surfeit
