Definition of Overgeneralizes

1. Verb. (third-person singular of overgeneralize) ¹

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Definition of Overgeneralizes

1. overgeneralize [v] - See also: overgeneralize

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overgeneralizes

overgarment
overgarments
overgarrisoned
overgave
overgaze
overgazed
overgazes
overgazing
overgeneralise
overgeneralization
overgeneralizations
overgeneralize
overgeneralized
overgeneralizer
overgeneralizers
overgeneralizes (current term)
overgeneralizing
overgenerate
overgenerosity
overgenerous
overgenerously
overget
overgets
overgild
overgilded
overgilding
overgilds
overgilt
overgird
overgirded

Literary usage of Overgeneralizes

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Their view overgeneralizes what is usually done into what must be always done. Actual usage is more various and offers the opportunity to use credit in ..."

2. The Legitimacy of International Organizations by Jean-Marc Coicaud (2001)
"While she identifies an observable trend. she overstates - or. at any rate. overgeneralizes the extent to which transgovernmental networking is replacing ..."

3. You Can Choose to Be Happy: "Rise Above" Anxiety, Anger, and Depression by Tom G. Stevens (1998)
"She overgeneralizes, she doesn't just think "Well, I messed up on that one test. Instead, "I may not pass the course, not ever finish college. ..."

4. Literary Disorders: Holistic Diagnosis and Remediation by Ula C. Manzo, Anthony V. Manzo (1993)
"When giving criticism, the tendency is to be too severe, indicating an underlying self-deprecating nature. • The reader overgeneralizes despite frequently ..."

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