extravagance
[ ik-strav-uh-guhns ]
/ ɪkˈstræv ə gəns /
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noun
excessive or unnecessary expenditure or outlay of money.
an instance of this: That sports car is an inexcusable extravagance.
unrestrained or fantastic excess, as of actions or opinions.
an extravagant action, notion, etc.: the extravagances one commits in moments of stress.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of extravagance
1635–45; <French, Middle French; see extravagant, -ance
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British Dictionary definitions for extravagance
extravagance
/ (ɪkˈstrævəɡəns) /
noun
excessive outlay of money; wasteful spending
immoderate or absurd speech or behaviour
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