Sekirov Dictionary

excess

/ˈɛksɛs/

noun 5
adjective 1
verb 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun5

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The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
- The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country.
- I leaped up in an excess of enthusiasm.
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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.
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.
(UK) A condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim.
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An act of eating or drinking more than enough.
- And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess. — 1611

adjective1

More than is normal, necessary or specified.

verb1

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(US) To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.
- In 2006, I was excessed because my program had to make a few cuts and a new, inexperienced supervisor decided that he couldn’t handle a knowledgeable older teacher so he removed me. — 2008

forms

excessed · excessing · excesses

Phrases with excess

excess baggage
Luggage which exceeds the allowable size or weight (as for an airline flight or train trip), and for which an extra fee must therefore be paid.

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