excessive

Meanings

• adjective

  going beyond what is necessary, sufficient, or usual; more than is necessary, proper, or desired

  - "The excessive use of force is not justified."
  - "His excessive drinking led to health problems."

• adjective

  beyond what is normal, usual, or desirable; extreme

  - "The excessive heat made it difficult to work outside."
  - "The excessive price of the painting shocked the art collector."

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Antonyms

deficient , insufficient

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with excessive
redeem , extreme , dream , seem

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Variants

List of all variants of excessive that leads to same result
excessive , excessively , excessiveness , excessivenesses

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Forms

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excessively, excessiveness, excessive's

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Etymology

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From the Latin excedere, meaning ‘to go beyond, exceed’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'excessive' is often used in legal contexts to describe behavior that goes beyond what is considered reasonable or acceptable.

2. In mathematics, the term 'excessive' is used to describe a number that is greater than the next number in a sequence, such as the excessive 12th term in a sequence.

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Related Concepts

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1. extravagance: Extravagance refers to unnecessary or excessive spending, often on luxuries or indulgences.

2. obsession: An excessive preoccupation with something, often to the point of being unhealthy or disruptive.

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Culture

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Excessive has been used extensively in literature and art to portray characters or situations that go beyond the norm. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Jay Gatsby's excessive wealth and partying are central themes.

How to Memorize "excessive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with the normal amount on one side and the excessive amount on the other. Visualize going beyond the normal amount.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'excessive' with 'too much' or 'beyond normal'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Exceeds Expectations' to remember the meaning of excessive.

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