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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-ik-stend]
- /ˌoʊ vər ɪkˈstɛnd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [oh-ver-ik-stend]
- /ˌoʊ vər ɪkˈstɛnd/
Definitions of overextension word
- verb with object overextension to extend, reach, or expand beyond a proper, safe, or reasonable point: a company that overextended its credit to diversify. 1
- verb with object overextension to extend for too long a time: to overextend a stay. 1
- verb with object overextension to obligate (oneself) to more activities, work, etc., than one has time for or can accomplish well. 1
- noun overextension the act of extending something too far 0
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Origin of overextension
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; over- + extend
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Parts of speech for Overextension
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overextension popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
overextension usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overextension
noun overextension
- apprehensiveness — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- breaking point — If something or someone has reached breaking point, they have so many problems or difficulties that they can no longer cope with them, and may soon collapse or be unable to continue.
- hyperinflation — extreme or excessive inflation.
Top questions with overextension
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