Overaccommodation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overaccommodation is a noun meaning (sociolinguistics) excessive convergence; the situation where a speaker is overaccommodative.
Meaning
(sociolinguistics) excessive convergence; the situation where a speaker is overaccommodative.
More Meanings
- (ophthalmology) The improper adjustment of the eye muscles so that the focal point of a target image falls behind the retina.
- The provision of excessive concessions and accommodation to another's desires.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include over-accommodation, hyperaccommodation, overadjustment, hypercorrection, overgeneration, overcompensation.
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