excessive
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ɪv 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
qua·si-ex·ces·sive, adjective
qua·si-ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
un·ex·ces·sive, adjective
un·ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
Synonyms
immoderate, extravagant, inordinate, exorbitant, unreasonable.
immoderate, extravagant, inordinate, exorbitant, unreasonable.
Antonyms
reasonable.
reasonable.
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| —adj | |
| exceeding the normal or permitted extents or limits; immoderate; inordinate | |
| ex'cessively | |
| —adv | |
| ex'cessiveness | |
| —n | |
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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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Example sentences
Sometimes the standard of living is decreased to minimize excessive consumption of a limited resource, such as water.
But the housing boom is grounded in rising prosperity rather than excessive debt.
For example, alcohol inhibits antidiuretic hormone, which leads to excessive urination and dehydration.
Excessive drinking can further impair brain function and result in neurological disorders, but the message is loud and clear.
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