excessive
/ɪkˈsesɪv/
ex · ces · sive
/ɪk · ˈses · ɪv/
English Definition
adj. too much
Significado en Español
excesivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quá mức, thái quá
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Example Sentence
Too much sugar is excessive.
糖分太多是过量的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(out)+cess(go)+ive(many)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “excessive”?
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A
Moderate
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B
Ample
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C
Abundant
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D
Overwhelming
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D — Overwhelming.
“excessive” means adj. too much
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ heat made it impossible to play outside all afternoon.
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A
mild
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B
moderate
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C
excessive
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D
gentle
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C — excessive.
“excessive” means adj. too much
Common questions about “excessive”
What does “excessive” mean?
excessive — adj. too much. In Chinese: 过多的，极度的.
How do you pronounce “excessive”?
excessive is pronounced /ɪkˈsesɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · ces · sive.
How do you use “excessive” in a sentence?
Too much sugar is excessive. (糖分太多是过量的。)
What are synonyms for “excessive”?
extreme, too much — all close in meaning to excessive (adj. too much).
Is “excessive” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. excessive appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “excessive”?
ex(out)+cess(go)+ive(many)
