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overexploitation vs exploitation

exploitation vs overexploitation

overexploitation and exploitation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overexploitation Yes No No No
exploitation Yes No No No
As nouns, exploitation is a hypernym of overexploitation; that is, exploitation is a word with a broader meaning than overexploitation:
  • overexploitation: exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
  • exploitation: the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
Other hypernyms of overexploitation include development.
overexploitation (noun) exploitation (noun)
exploitation to the point of diminishing returns the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Difference between overexploitation and exploitation

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