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Meaning of second-system effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The tendency of small, elegant, and successful systems to be succeeded by overengineered, bloated systems, due to inflated expectations and overconfidence.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

second-system syndrome second-teamer second-wave feminism second-waver Secondaries Secondarily

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