OVEREXTENSION

Etymology

Noun

overextension (countable and uncountable, plural overextensions)

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.

Coordinate terms

• underextension

Source: Wiktionary



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