overjustification en · NOUN
Etymology
From overjustify + -ification, or from over- + justification.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Excessive justification.
- (countable, uncountable) External incentives for an already internally motivated behavior, which risk the loss of the original motivation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| overjustifications | Number=Plur | lexicographic |