Overreliant

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Relying on something to an excessive degree. not-comparable
"His other works tend to be large-spirited but overreliant on a limited vocabulary […]"

Synonyms

overdependent overdependent

Example

"His other works tend to be large-spirited but overreliant on a limited vocabulary […]"

Etymology

From over- + reliant.

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