overaccommodation

noun — 3 senses

overaccommodation

noun

Etymology From over- + accommodation.

1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences, Social science, Sociolinguistics, Sociology excessive convergence; the situation where a speaker is overaccommodative

2

Medicine, Ophthalmology, Sciences The improper adjustment of the eye muscles so that the focal point of a target image falls behind the retina.

3

The provision of excessive concessions and accommodation to another's desires.

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