excessive — more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsesɪv/
Korean meaning: 필요하거나 정상적이거나 바람직한 정도를 넘는; 지나친
Korean pronunciation: 익**세**시브
Example Sentences
- My mom's excessive texting makes my phone vibrate like a washing machine.
- The company fired him for excessive use of office supplies.
- His excessive confidence led him to wear a tuxedo to McDonald's.
excessive
ADJECTIVE//ɪkˈsesɪv//
more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
A diner displays excessive food consumption at the buffet table
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Origin
From Latin 'excessivus', derived from 'excedere' meaning 'to go beyond' or 'to exceed'. The word combines the prefix 'ex-' (out) with 'cedere' (to go or yield).
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“My mom's excessive texting makes my phone vibrate like a washing machine.”
“The company fired him for excessive use of office supplies.”
“His excessive confidence led him to wear a tuxedo to McDonald's.”
“The excessive rainfall caused severe flooding in the region.”
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