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overdue
Adjective
This term conveys a sense of urgency or failure to meet a deadline, often carrying a negative connotation of negligence or anxiety. When applied to payments or library books, it implies a breach of agreement and the potential for penalties or fines. In the context of pregnancy, the word shifts from a sense of failure to one of anticipation or medical concern, describing a biological timeline that has extended beyond the predicted date.