INORDINATE

excessive, inordinate, undue, unreasonable

(adjective) beyond normal limits; “excessive charges”; “a book of inordinate length”; “his dress stops just short of undue elegance”; “unreasonable demands”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

inordinate (comparative more inordinate, superlative most inordinate)

Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude; extreme.

Synonyms

• See also excessive

Source: Wiktionary


In*or"di*nate, a. Etym: [L. inordinatus disordered. See In- not, and Ordinate.]

Definition: Not limited to rules prescribed, or to usual bounds; irregular; excessive; immoderate; as, an inordinate love of the world. "Inordinate desires." Milton. "Inordinate vanity." Burke.

– In*or"di*nate*ly, adv.

– In*or"di*nate*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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