overexpand

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word overexpand. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word overexpand, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say overexpand in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word overexpand you have here. The definition of the word overexpand will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofoverexpand, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ expand.

Verb

overexpand (third-person singular simple present overexpands, present participle overexpanding, simple past and past participle overexpanded)

  1. To expand to an excessive or unwise degree
    • 2007 October 10, David M. Herszenhorn, “Capitol Feud: A 12-Year-Old Is the Fodder”, in New York Times:
      Republicans on Capitol Hill, who were gearing up to use Graeme as evidence that Democrats have overexpanded the health program to include families wealthy enough to afford private insurance, have backed off.