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inordinate

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɔːdɪnət/
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Definition of inordinate

adjective

  • 1unusually or disproportionately large; excessive:the case had taken up an inordinate amount of time
  • 2 archaic (of a person) unrestrained in feelings or behaviour.

Derivatives

inordinately

adverb
[as submodifier]:an inordinately expensive business

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin inordinatus, from in- 'not' + ordinatus 'arranged, set in order' (past participle of ordinare)

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