overstructure
verb
over·struc·ture
ˌō-vər-ˈstrək-chər 
overstructured; overstructuring
: to design or do (something) according to an excessively rigid structure
When children's lives have been overstructured, they will experience boredom for a while, until they regain their inner directedness.—
Aletha Solter
Aletha Solter… was never known for overstructuring his offense, much less branding it. He relied on his players' instincts to move the ball and hit the open man.—Harvey Araton
Harvey Araton
overstructured
adjective
an overstructured routine that she followed obsessively
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“Overstructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstructure. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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