inordinate

in·or·di·nate

 (ĭn-ôr′dn-ĭt)

adj.

1. Exceeding reasonable limits; immoderate. See Synonyms at excessive.

2. Archaic Not regulated; disorderly.


[Middle English inordinat, from Latin inōrdinātus, disordered : in-, not; see in-1 + ōrdinātus, past participle of ōrdināre, to set in order (from ōrdō, ōrdin-, order; see ar- in Indo-European roots).]


in·or′di·na·cy, in·or′di·nate·ness n.

in·or′di·nate·ly adv.

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inordinate

(ɪnˈɔːdɪnɪt)

adj

1. exceeding normal limits; immoderate

2. unrestrained, as in behaviour or emotion; intemperate

3. irregular or disordered

[C14: from Latin inordinātus disordered, from in-1 + ordināre to put in order]

inˈordinacy, inˈordinateness n

inˈordinately adv

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in•or•di•nate

(ɪnˈɔr dn ɪt)

adj.

1. not within proper limits; excessive: to drink an inordinate amount of wine.

2. unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc.: an inordinate lover of antiques.

3. disorderly; uncontrolled.

4. not regulated; irregular: inordinate hours.

[1350–1400; Middle English inordinat < Latin inordinātus disordered]

in•or′di•nate•ly, adv.

in•or′di•nate•ness, n.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.1.inordinate - beyond normal limitsinordinate - beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands"

immoderate - beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending"

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inordinate

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inordinate

adjective

Exceeding a normal or reasonable limit:

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