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excessive
[ ik-ses-iv ]
/ ɪkˈsɛs ɪv /
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adjective
going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree; characterized by excess: excessive charges; excessive criticism.
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excessive
/ (ɪkˈsɛsɪv) /
adjective
exceeding the normal or permitted extents or limits; immoderate; inordinate
Derived forms of excessive
excessively, adverbexcessiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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