excessively — to a degree or in an amount that is more than necessary, normal, or desirable
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to a degree or in an amount that is more than necessary, normal, or desirable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
Example Sentences
- My roommate excessively uses air freshener, making our dorm smell like a flower shop explosion.
- The chef excessively salted the soup, turning it into liquid sodium.
- She studied excessively for the test and could recite the textbook backwards.
excessively
ADVERB[/ɪkˈsesɪvli/]
to a degree or in an amount that is more than necessary, normal, or desirable
to a degree or in an amount that is more than necessary, normal, or desirable
Running excessively and aggressively, then progressively falling behind!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'excessivus,' derived from 'excedere' meaning 'to go beyond or surpass,' combined with the suffix '-ive' to form an adjective, then '-ly' to create an adverb.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + cede (go) + -ive (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix) = excessively
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📝Examples
“My roommate excessively uses air freshener, making our dorm smell like a flower shop explosion.”
“The chef excessively salted the soup, turning it into liquid sodium.”
“She studied excessively for the test and could recite the textbook backwards.”
“The company was criticized for excessively raising prices without improving quality.”
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