Overdriven

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈdɹɪvən/

Overdriven (adj)

  1. Having more power or force than is safe or needed, causing strain or damage.
  2. Describing a sound or signal that is pushed beyond its normal level, creating a rough, distorted tone.
  3. Used too strongly in a way that makes results less accurate or less controlled.

Overdriven (adjective)

Examples

  • The engine is overdriven, so it overheats quickly.
  • The system becomes unstable when it is overdriven.