excess — an amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈses/
Example Sentences
- My mom cooked food in excess, thinking I'd bring 20 friends, but only my cat showed up.
- The company had an excess of toilet paper after panic buying during the pandemic.
- His excess enthusiasm for K-pop made him learn Korean in three months.
excess
NOUN[/ɪkˈses/]
an amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
an amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'excessus', the past participle of 'excedere' meaning 'to go out' or 'surpass', formed from the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'cedere' (to go or yield).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + cess (go, from cedere) = excess
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom cooked food in excess, thinking I'd bring 20 friends, but only my cat showed up.”
“The company had an excess of toilet paper after panic buying during the pandemic.”
“His excess enthusiasm for K-pop made him learn Korean in three months.”
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