overspan

/ɒvərspæn/

Definitions

1. noun

a distance or interval greater than the span of something

“The engineer had to consider the overspan of the bridge to ensure structural integrity.”

2. verb

to extend or reach beyond the normal or expected limit of something

“The company’s expansion plans would overspan the initial investment by several years.”

Synonyms

  • expanse
  • interval

Antonyms

  • constraint
  • limit