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overrefinement
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun overrefinement has 1 sense
  1. distortion, overrefinement, straining, torture, twisting - the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
    --1 is a kind of falsification, misrepresentaation
    Derived form: verb overrefine1

Definitions from the Web

Overrefinement

Definition:

Overrefinement refers to excessive or extreme attention to detail or refinement, often in a way that is considered unnecessary or becomes a hindrance.

Senses:

  • Noun: The act or quality of being overrefined.

Usage Examples:

  1. Her overrefinement in grammar often made her writing seem artificial and unnatural.
  2. The overrefinement of his movements made him appear clumsy and awkward on stage.
  3. He was criticized for his overrefinement in selecting the perfect outfit for a casual dinner.

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