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over-refine

/ˌoʊ.vər.rɪˈfaɪn/

Traduction: Verbe signifiant raffiner ou améliorer excessivement quelque chose, souvent jusqu'au point de rendements décroissants ou d'artificialité.

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verb

/ˌoʊ.vər.rɪˈfaɪn/C2formal
  • frVerbe signifiant raffiner ou améliorer excessivement quelque chose, souvent jusqu'au point de rendements décroissants ou d'artificialité.

A verb meaning to refine something excessively, often to the point of diminishing returns or unnaturalness.

  1. Refine excessivelyC1formal

    To refine or polish something too much, often resulting in loss of natural quality or simplicity.

    frSur-affiner

    • The artist over-refined the painting until it lost its original charm.
    • Some writers over-refine their prose, making it sound unnatural.
    • He over-refined the argument, confusing everyone with unnecessary details.

    Synonymesoverdooverwork

Formes
  • over-refined past participle
  • over-refined past simple
  • over-refining present participle
  • over-refines third person singular