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overextension

The correct spelling is overextension.

How to pronounce overextension

noun

Say it like: Ove-rex-ten-zho-n

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

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The state or quality of being overextended; extension beyond normal, correct, or appropriate bounds or limits.
  2. 2.Application of a term to too many referents, as for example when a child uses cat to refer to all animals.

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