EXCESS
6 letters
15 Scrabble points
/əkˈsɛs/
Definition of EXCESS
noun
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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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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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An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.
Related words:
deductible
verb
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To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.
adjective
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More than is normal, necessary or specified.
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
E
X
C
E
S
S
Length
6 letters
Scrabble Score
15 points