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over-enlarged vs overlarge

Both "over-enlarged" and "overlarge" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Over-enlarged" is used when something has been excessively enlarged beyond a normal size, while "overlarge" is used to describe something that is excessively large or too large for a particular purpose.

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over-enlarged

This phrase is correct and is used to describe something that has been excessively enlarged beyond a normal size.

Use "over-enlarged" when referring to something that has been enlarged excessively, beyond a normal or expected size.

Examples:

The over-enlarged photo lost its clarity and sharpness.
The over-enlarged balloon popped due to the pressure.
The over-enlarged font made the text difficult to read.
The over-enlarged painting distorted the original image.
The over-enlarged map failed to show the details clearly.

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"My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies..."
The double majority system could be interpreted as a signal that the European Union will not be enlarged over the next few decades.
Another slightly enlarged node over here.
Implanted locally all over the enlarged European Union, 393 new relays have taken over from former Info-Points Europe and Rural Information and Promotion Carrefours which targeted the public in urban and rural areas respectively.
Europe should be enlarged all over the world because Europe keeps the peace among the Member States that are part of it.
Since the EU was enlarged just over a year ago, our powerful neighbour in the east, Russia, has become more and more important to us.
Craig thinks that if reality really is holographic then the closer you look at it, the more insubstantial it will be, like a photograph enlarged over and over again.
This report will comprise two internal studies, the first one analysing the impact on the current Member States and a second one studying the impact on and enlarged Union over the medium term (2003-2010).

Alternatives:

excessively enlarged
enlarged beyond normal size
enlarged to an excessive degree
enlarged excessively
enlarged beyond expectation

overlarge

This phrase is correct and is used to describe something that is excessively large or too large for a particular purpose.

Use "overlarge" when describing something that is excessively large or too large for its intended purpose or context.

Examples:

The overlarge suitcase wouldn't fit in the overhead compartment.
The overlarge portion of food was too much for one person to eat.
The overlarge chair dominated the small living room.
The overlarge crowd made it difficult to move through the street.
The overlarge budget exceeded the company's financial capabilities.

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The overlong ears, the overlarge feet, helps us to picture, to feel intuitively, what it means to limp and to tremble.

Alternatives:

excessively large
too large
larger than necessary
bigger than required
oversized

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