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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“A number of long-term investors out there are responding to excessive share valuations in a number of sectors,” John Blank, chief economist at Zacks Investment Research, said over email.
From MarketWatch
Several studies have found that moderate chatbot use can reduce loneliness, while excessive use can have an isolating effect.
From BBC
A report published in October by France's public audit body criticised the museum's excessive spending on artwork, which it said was "to the detriment of the maintenance and renovation of buildings."
From BBC
Through an abnormal valve, excessive blood also flows to the lungs, which can cause heart failure.
From BBC
Mice with constantly activated HIF1 developed tendon disease even without excessive strain.
From Science Daily
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