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- [in-awr-dn-it]
- /ɪnˈɔr dn ɪt/
- /ɪˈnɔː.dɪ.nət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-awr-dn-it]
- /ɪnˈɔr dn ɪt/
Definitions of inordinate word
- adjective inordinate not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine. 1
- adjective inordinate unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc.: an inordinate admirer of beauty. 1
- adjective inordinate disorderly; uncontrolled. 1
- adjective inordinate not regulated; irregular: inordinate hours. 1
- noun inordinate Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive. 1
- adjective inordinate excessive, extreme 1
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Origin of inordinate
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English inordinat < Latin inordinātus disordered, equivalent to in- in-3 + ordinātus orderly, appointed; see ordinate, ordain
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Parts of speech for Inordinate
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pronoun
preposition
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inordinate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inordinate
adj inordinate
- unwarranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
- dizzying — having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall; giddy; vertiginous.
- irrational — without the faculty of reason; deprived of reason.
- unreasonable — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- undue — unwarranted; excessive: undue haste.
adjective inordinate
- excessive — More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
- extravagant — Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
- exorbitant — (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
- extortionate — (of a price) much too high; exorbitant.
- extreme — Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Antonyms for inordinate
adj inordinate
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- warranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- cheap — Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
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