excessive
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- excessively adverb
- excessiveness noun
- nonexcessive adjective
- nonexcessiveness noun
- quasi-excessive adjective
- unexcessive adjective
Etymology
Origin of excessive
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English ( excess, -ive ); replacing Middle English excessif, from Middle French
Example Sentences
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The company’s e-commerce strategy thus far “has created some confusion among buyers and has led to excessive discounting,” they said.
From MarketWatch
“Are they really the best people to determine what is excessive use of force, given the literal millions of dollars that we’re seeing paid out in settlement because of use of force by LAPD?”
From Los Angeles Times
Moreover, that growth means that high valuations aren’t “excessive, when considered properly,” Matthews says.
From Barron's
Moreover, that growth means that high valuations aren’t “excessive, when considered properly,” Matthews says.
From Barron's
Lagarde also echoed sovereignty arguments, saying: "It will be built on a fully European infrastructure, avoiding an excessive dependency on foreign providers for payment systems that are critical to the functioning of our economy."
From Barron's
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