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   In·or·di·nate

   /inˈôrd(ə)nət/

   

   adjective

   • 1. unusually or disproportionately large; excessive: "a case that had taken up an inordinate amount of time"
   • ▪ (of a person) unrestrained in feelings or behavior; disorderly.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin inordinatus, from in- ‘not’ + ordinatus ‘arranged, set in order’ (past participle of ordinare).

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   The quality or condition of being inordinate; inordinateness; also, an instance or example of this, an inordinate act.

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   adjective. formal uk / ɪˈnɔːdɪnət / us. Add to word list. much more than is usual or suitable: James seems to spend an inordinate amount of time on his computer. inordinately. adverb. (Definition of inordinate from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of inordinate. in Chinese (Traditional) 過度的… See more.

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   Definition of inordinate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does inordinately mean?

   • in•or•di•nate•ly, adv.: inordinately expensive. See -ord-. excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine. unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc.: an inordinate admirer of beauty. uncontrolled. irregular: inordinate hours. in•or′di•nate•ness, n. 1. extreme, exorbitant, outrageous, unreasonable, disproportionate. 1. reasonable.

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   What is inordinate adjective?

   • Definition of inordinate adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary far more than is usual or expected synonym excessive They spent an inordinate amount of time and money on the production. The strike has led to inordinate delays. Want to learn more? Definition of inordinate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is a synonym for inordinate?

   • 1. reasonable. Synonyms: immoderate, excessive, more... Visit the English Only Forum. Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself. Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks. inordinate - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums.

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   Where did the word 'inordinate' come from?

   • That sense, synonymous with disorderly and unregulated, is no longer in use, but it offers a hint as to the origins of inordinate. The word traces back to the Latin verb ordinare, meaning “to arrange,” combined with the negating prefix in-.

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   formaluk/ɪˈnɔːdɪnət/us. much more than is usual or suitable: James seems to spend an inordinate amount of time on his computer. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. inordinately. adverb.

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   inordinate meaning, definition, what is inordinate: far more than you would reasonably or no...: Learn more.

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   not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine. unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc.: an inordinate admirer of beauty. disordered or uncontrolled.

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   Dictionary definition of inordinate. Excessive, immoderate, or beyond what is considered reasonable or normal in quantity, size, degree, or extent. "We waited an inordinate amount of time for a table at the restaurant." Detailed meaning of inordinate.