overextension
|o-ver-ex-ten-sion|
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/ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛnʃən/
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/ˌəʊvərɪkˈstɛnʃən/
beyond normal limits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overextension' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'beyond' and 'extension' meaning 'the act of extending'.
Historical Evolution
'overextension' evolved from the combination of 'over-' and 'extension' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'extending beyond normal limits', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the application of a word or concept beyond its usual limits, often seen in language development in children.
The child's overextension of the word 'dog' to refer to all four-legged animals is a common language development stage.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 21:09