A broad interpretation of the meaning of a word is referred to as
A) overextension.
B) underextension.
C) babbling.
D) pragmatics.

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Overextension refers to when a child uses a word in a broader or more general context than what it actually means. For example, a child may call all four-legged animals "doggie," showing an overextension of the word "doggie" beyond just referring to dogs.

A Broad Interpretation of the Meaning of a Word Is