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Definition excessive in British English

excessive adjective

adjective
/ɪkˈsesɪv/
1

much more than is reasonable or necessary

Example

The charges seemed a little excessive.

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1.1

much greater than is usual

Example

Crops were destroyed by the excessive rainfall last August.

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Definition excessive in British English