overdefinition

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noun

The act or process of overdefining; excessive definition.

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Meanings

nounoverdefinition (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe act or process of overdefining; excessive definition.

Origin

From over- + definition.

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APA

overdefinition. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overdefinition

MLA

“overdefinition.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overdefinition. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “overdefinition,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overdefinition.

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