The Act of Using a Word, on the Basis of Some

question 331

Multiple Choice

The act of using a word, on the basis of some shared feature, to apply to a broader range of objects is called

• A) overextension.
• B) overregularization.
• C) telegraphic speech.
• D) underextension.

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Definitions:

Intrastate

Activities or commerce that occur exclusively within the boundaries of a single state and are not subject to federal jurisdiction.

Alien

A foreign national who is not a citizen of the country in which they are living.

Foreign

Relating to or originating from a country other than one's own, often associated with international laws, transactions, or entities.

Interstate

Relating to or involving more than one state, usually in reference to commerce or transportation that crosses state lines.