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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Because excessive sodium consumption is a widespread public health issue, many countries have adopted salt reduction policies.
From Science Daily
So he said was disappointed by McDonnell’s unwillingness to call out racial profiling and excessive force by federal agents in Minneapolis and elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times
He was battling with chronic hypochondria - known formally as illness anxiety disorder - a condition that is characterised by an excessive, disabling fear of having a serious undiagnosed medical illness.
From BBC
The Geneva Convention, the laws of war, bans attacks on infrastructure that cause excessive harm to civilians.
From BBC
By “structural challenge,” he means recurring budget gaps caused by excessive spending.
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