OVEREXTENSION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Overextension.
Overextension - as a noun
The state or quality of being overextended; extension beyond normal, correct, or appropriate bounds or limits.
Application of a term to too many referents, as for example when a child uses cat to refer to all animals.
Example Sentences
"The overextension of credit to subprime borrowers led to the financial crisis."
"The company's overextension of resources resulted in bankruptcy."
"He suffered an overextension of his knee during the basketball game."
"The child's overextension of language is a normal part of language development."
"The overextension of the bridge caused it to collapse."
Word Game Points
Is OVEREXTENSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overextension is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVEREXTENSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is OVEREXTENSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overextension is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVEREXTENSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is OVEREXTENSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overextension is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVEREXTENSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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