quasiexcessive

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

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.

Antonyms
reasonable.

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excessive (ɪkˈsɛsɪv)

—*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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