Overexpansion

Pronunciation: /oʊvərɪkˈspænʃən/

Definitions of overexpansion

noun the act or process of expanding beyond reasonable limits or boundaries

Example Sentences

A1 Overexpansion of the company led to financial difficulties.

A2 The overexpansion of the city's infrastructure caused traffic congestion.

B1 The company's overexpansion into new markets resulted in decreased profitability.

B2 The overexpansion of the business was a strategic mistake that ultimately led to its downfall.

C1 The board of directors failed to recognize the signs of overexpansion and its negative impact on the company.

C2 The CEO's ambitious plans for overexpansion were met with skepticism from investors and analysts.

Examples of overexpansion in a Sentence

formal The company faced financial difficulties due to overexpansion into new markets.

informal They got into trouble because they expanded too much too quickly.

slang They went overboard with their expansion and now they're paying the price.

figurative Their overexpansion was like a balloon that popped, leaving them with nothing.

Grammatical Forms of overexpansion

• past tense: overexpanded
• plural: overexpansions
• comparative: more overexpanded
• superlative: most overexpanded
• present tense: overexpands
• future tense: will overexpand
• perfect tense: has overexpanded
• continuous tense: is overexpanding
• singular: overexpansion
• positive degree: overexpanded
• infinitive: to overexpand
• gerund: overexpanding
• participle: overexpanded

Origin and Evolution of overexpansion

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overexpansion' originates from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond, and the word 'expansion' meaning the act of expanding or increasing in size.

Evolution of the word: The term 'overexpansion' has been primarily used in the context of economics and business to describe the excessive growth or expansion of a company or market beyond sustainable levels. Over time, the word has also been used in other fields to indicate excessive growth or expansion beyond reasonable limits.