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Overgeneralization

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Overgeneralization occurs when the rules of grammar are applied too broadly beyond exceptions. Children often make these mistakes when learning language.

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