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Definition of Overrefine
1. Verb. Refine too much or with excess of subtlety. "He is overrefining this matter"
Generic synonyms: Down, Fine-tune, Polish, Refine
Derivative terms: Overrefinement
Definition of Overrefine
1. v. t. To refine too much.
Definition of Overrefine
1. Verb. To refine to an excessive degree ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overrefine
Literary usage of Overrefine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Teacher's Handbook of Psychology: On the Basis of "Outlines of Psychology." by James Sully (1886)
"Great care must be taken not to overrefine their taste, to deaden the healthy
instinctive feelings, and so unduly narrow the region of enjoyment. ..."
2. The Teacher's Handbook of Psychology: On the Basis of the "Outlines of by James Sully (1886)
"Great care must be taken not to overrefine their taste, to deaden the healthy
instinctive feelings, and so unduly narrow the region of enjoyment. ..."
3. An Essay on the Archaeology of Our Popular Phrases, and Nursery Rhymes by John Bellender Ker (1840)
"TO SPLIT HAIRS; to overrefine in argument; seems toe splitte ee'r's; qe to dividing
there is no end; distinguishing is only within the scope of eternity, ..."
4. The Areas of the United States, the States, and the Territories by Henry Gannett (1906)
"... the general conclusions to be drawn from the work; but they serve to caution
the student against any overrefine- ment in the discussion of results. ..."
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