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excess

Definitions


[ˈɛksɛs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
(e.g: are you suffering from an excess of stress in your life?)

- lack of moderation, especially in eating or drinking
(e.g: bouts of alcoholic excess)

- a part of an insurance claim to be paid by the insured
(e.g: we will deduct the excess from the loss and then pay up to the policy limit)


Phrases:
- in excess of
- to excess

Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin excessus, from excedere ‘go out, surpass’ (see exceed)


[ˈɛksɛs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- exceeding a prescribed or desirable amount
(e.g: trim any excess fat off the meat)

- required as extra payment
(e.g: the full excess fare had to be paid)


Phrases:
- in excess of
- to excess

Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin excessus, from excedere ‘go out, surpass’ (see exceed)




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