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Traditional English :: excess
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excessively.html - n. & adj. --n. 1 the state or an instance of exceeding.
2 the amount by which one quantity or number exceeds another.
3 exceeding of a proper or permitted limit.
4 a the overstepping of the accepted limits of moderation, esp. intemperance in eating or drinking. b (in pl.) outrageous or immoderate behaviour.
5 an extreme or improper degree or extent (an excess of cruelty).
6 part of an insurance claim to be paid by the insured, esp. by prior agreement. --attrib.adj. usu.
1 that exceeds a limited or prescribed amount (excess weight).
2 required as extra payment (excess postage). excess baggage (or luggage) that exceeding a weight allowance and liable to an extra charge. in (or to) excess exceeding the proper amount or degree. in excess of more than; exceeding. [ME f. OF exces f. L excessus (as EXCEED)] |
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Traditional English :: excessive
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excessively.html - adj. 1 too much or too great. 2 more than what is normal or necessary. excessively adv. excessiveness n. |
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Traditional English :: excess
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excessively.html - n. & adj. --n. 1 the state or an instance of exceeding.
2 the amount by which one quantity or number exceeds another.
3 exceeding of a proper or permitted limit.
4 a the overstepping of the accepted limits of moderation, esp. intemperance in eating or drinking. b (in pl.) outrageous or immoderate behaviour.
5 an extreme or improper degree or extent (an excess of cruelty).
6 part of an insurance claim to be paid by the insured, esp. by prior agreement. --attrib.adj. usu.
1 that exceeds a limited or prescribed amount (excess weight).
2 required as extra payment (excess postage). excess baggage (or luggage) that exceeding a weight allowance and liable to an extra charge. in (or to) excess exceeding the proper amount or degree. in excess of more than; exceeding. [ME f. OF exces f. L excessus (as EXCEED)] |
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Traditional English :: excessive
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excessively.html - adj. 1 too much or too great. 2 more than what is normal or necessary. excessively adv. excessiveness n. |
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English Idioms :: exception
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excessively.html - See: TAKE EXCEPTION TO. |
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English Idioms :: exception proves the rule
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excessively.html - Something unusual that does not follow a rule tests that rule to see if it is true; if there are too many exceptionsthe rule is no good. - A proverb. * /Frank is very short but is a good basketball player. He is the exception that proves the rule./ |
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