excessive
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
excessive means: More than is needed, reasonable, or acceptable.
adjective
TOO MUCHB2
More than is needed, reasonable, or acceptable.
- The noise was excessive.
- They complained about the excessive fees.
- Excessive heat can damage the equipment.
Questions about excessive
What does excessive mean?
More than is needed, reasonable, or acceptable.
What is excessive in other languages?
Türkçe: aşırı · Español: excesivo · Français: excessif · Deutsch: übermäßig · Italiano: eccessivo · 日本語: 過度な
How do you pronounce excessive?
It is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/.
How do you use excessive in a sentence?
The noise was excessive. They complained about the excessive fees.
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