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Excess (noun)
The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper
“The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country.”
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Excess (noun)
The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.
“The difference between two numbers is the excess of one over the other.”
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Excess (noun)
An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.
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Excess (noun)
Spherical excess, the amount by which the sum of the three angles of a spherical triangle exceeds two right angles. The spherical excess is proportional to the area of the triangle.
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Excess (noun)
A condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim.
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Excess (adjective)
More than is normal, necessary or specified.
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Excess (verb)
To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.
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Excessive (adjective)
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.
“Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive.”
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Excessive (adjective)
more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
“he was drinking excessive amounts of brandy”