overextension

Meaning

1. The state or quality of being overextended; extension beyond normal, correct, or appropriate bounds or limits.
2. Application of a term to too many referents, as for example when a child uses cat to refer to all animals.

Synonyms

hyperextension

overload

overtaxing

excessive demand

Translations

grèvement des ressources financières

تحميل فوق الطاقة

sursollicitation des forces

sursollicitation du personnel

sobreutilización de recursos

sobreutilización de capacidad

dispersión excesiva de fuerzas

surutilisation des matériels

التوسّع المفرط

hiperextensión

Überdehnung

Überforderung

Überstrecknung

hyperextension

sobrecarga

Etymology

From over- + extension.