inordinate
/ɪnˈɔːrdɪnət/
in · or · di · nate
ɪn · ˈɔːr · dɪ · nət
English Definition
adj. excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
Significado en Español
excesivo, desmedido
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quá mức, thái quá
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in- (not) + ordinate (ordered) → excessive, disordered.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to “inordinate.”
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A
Excessive
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B
Sufficient
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C
Orderly
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D
Scant
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A — Excessive.
“inordinate” means adj. excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
Common questions about “inordinate”
What does “inordinate” mean?
inordinate — adj. excessive; unreasonable; immoderate. In Chinese: 过度的；过分的.
How do you pronounce “inordinate”?
inordinate is pronounced /ɪnˈɔːrdɪnət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · or · di · nate.
Is “inordinate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. inordinate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “inordinate”?
in- (not) + ordinate (ordered) → excessive, disordered.
