overextension English

Meaning overextension meaning

What does overextension mean?

overextension noun

— The state or quality of being overextended; extension beyond normal, correct, or appropriate bounds or limits.

— (linguistics) Application of a term to too many referents, as for example when a child uses cat to refer to all animals.

Synonyms overextension synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as overextension?

overextension English » English

overtaxing

overload

hyperextension

excessive demand