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Synonyms
adjective
going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree; characterized by excess: excessive charges; excessive criticism.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English (see excess, -ive); replacing Middle English excessif < Middle French
1350–1400; Middle English (see excess, -ive); replacing Middle English excessif < Middle French
Related forms
ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
ex·ces·sive·ness, noun
non·ex·ces·sive, adjective
non·ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
non·ex·ces·sive·ness, noun
EXPANDqua·si-ex·ces·sive, adjective
qua·si-ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
un·ex·ces·sive, adjective
un·ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms
immoderate, extravagant, inordinate, exorbitant, unreasonable.
immoderate, extravagant, inordinate, exorbitant, unreasonable.
Antonyms
reasonable.
reasonable.
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Example Sentences
- The sea urchin, Diadema antillarum, is a voracious grazer that scours the reefs and keeps them free of excessive seaweed.
- Those are standard cancellation fees, but in light of your situation, they do seem excessive.
- This means removing each wheel, inspecting the bearing seals for excessive leakage and washing the bearings in solvent.
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Word Origin & History
excessive
early 15c., from Fr. excessif, from L. *excessivus, from excess-, pp. stem of excedere "to depart, go beyond" (see exceed). Related: Excessively.
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