inordinate — Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive or unreasonable in amount, extent, or degree. Beyond normal or reasonable limits.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive or unreasonable in amount, extent, or degree. Beyond normal or reasonable limits.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɔrdənət/
Example Sentences
- My cat has an inordinate fear of vacuum cleaners and hides under the bed for hours.
- The CEO received inordinate compensation while the company was losing money.
- She spent an inordinate amount of time organizing her already perfect bookshelf.
inordinate
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈɔrdənət/]
Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive or unreasonable in amount, extent, or degree. Beyond normal or reasonable limits.
Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive or unreasonable in amount, extent, or degree. Beyond normal or reasonable limits.
An inordinate workload makes it hard for the subordinate to coordinate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inordinatus' meaning 'not arranged in order' or 'irregular.' Originally used in medieval monasteries to describe behavior that went against established rules and order.
Breakdown
in- (not/without) + ordin- (order/arrangement) + -ate (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat has an inordinate fear of vacuum cleaners and hides under the bed for hours.”
“The CEO received inordinate compensation while the company was losing money.”
“She spent an inordinate amount of time organizing her already perfect bookshelf.”
“The project required an inordinate number of meetings before any real work began.”
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