inordinate

in·or·di·nate

I0155700 (ĭn-ôr′dn-ĭt)adj.1. Exceeding reasonable limits; immoderate. See Synonyms at excessive.2. Archaic Not regulated; disorderly.

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[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).]

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in·or′di·na·cy, in·or′di·nate·ness n.in·or′di·nate·ly adv.

inordinate

(ɪnˈɔːdɪnɪt) adj1. exceeding normal limits; immoderate2. unrestrained, as in behaviour or emotion; intemperate3. irregular or disordered[C14: from Latin inordinātus disordered, from in-¹ + ordināre to put in order] inˈordinacy, inˈordinateness n inˈordinately adv

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.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

inordinate - beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands"excessive, unreasonable, undueimmoderate - beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending"

inordinate

adjective excessive, unreasonable, disproportionate, extravagant, undue, preposterous, unwarranted, exorbitant, unrestrained, intemperate, unconscionable, immoderate They spent an inordinate amount of time talking.
reasonable, moderate, sensible, restrained, inhibited, rightful, temperate

inordinate

adjectiveExceeding a normal or reasonable limit:excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, immoderate, overabundant, overmuch, undue.

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