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Overextension

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or quality of being overextended; extension beyond normal, correct, or appropriate bounds or limits. countable, uncountable

    "Other nations sensed American overextension."

  2. 2
    Application of a term to too many referents, as for example when a child uses cat to refer to all animals. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From over- + extension.

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