ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Overcategorize

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Overcategorize is a verb meaning (transitive) To categorize more than is suitable or necessary.

Meaning

(transitive) To categorize more than is suitable or necessary.

Word Forms

Synonyms for overcategorize

Depending on context, synonyms include overcompartmentalize.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overcompartmentalize, overclassify, overorganize, overattribute, overrationalize, overcontextualize.

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