What is the term for the tendency to apply a word to objects that are inappropriate for the word's meaning?
A) Pragmatic error
B) Underextension
C) Syntactical error
D) Overextension

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Overextension is the term used to describe the tendency to apply a word to objects that are inappropriate for the word's meaning. An example of overextension is a child referring to all four-legged animals as "dogs."

What Is the Term for the Tendency to Apply a Word