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excessive

[ ik-ses-iv ]

adjective

  1. going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree; characterized by excess:

    excessive charges; excessive criticism.

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excessive

/ ɪˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. exceeding the normal or permitted extents or limits; immoderate; inordinate
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱ, noun
  • ˈ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

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  • ···Ա noun
  • ԴDz··· adjective
  • non····Ա noun
  • ܲ·-·· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of excessive1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English ( excess, -ive ); replacing Middle English excessif, from Middle French
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Example Sentences

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“The amount of due process that deportable aliens get is, what I would say, excessive,” she said.

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This "excessive use of criminal law not only disrupts the daily lives of ordinary citizens but also creates significant barriers for business operations", the report says.

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It was also revealed that Banerjee had used excavation grants to buy office furniture and his travel expenses were deemed excessive.

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County and allegations of excessive force against officers concerning their use of pepper spray.

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The family of a Rancho Cucamonga resident who died after an encounter with San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies last year is suing the city and the Sheriff’s Department, alleging excessive force and wrongful death.

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