overdefine
Examples
“Most students want⟳ to overdefine every flower and leaf. In the assignment above, I spoke of “the essence of flowers.” If you overdefine and explain⟳ every petal, you will lose⟳ the sense⟳ of softness and mystery.”
“The adolescent search⟳ for a new and a reliable identity can perhaps best be seen in the persistent endeavor to define⟳, to overdefine, and to redefine oneself and each other in often ruthless comparison […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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