underextension en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From under- + extension.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Application of a term to too few referents, as for example when a child uses cat to refer only to the family pet.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| underextensions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |