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inordinate Definition

in·or·di·nate (in ôrd′'n it)

adjective

  1. disordered; not regulated
  2. lacking restraint or moderation; too great or too many; immoderate

Etymology: ME inordinat < L inordinatus < in-, in- + ordinatus, pp. of ordinare, to arrange: see ordain

inordinate Related Forms

in·or′·di·nately adverb in·or′·di·nate·ness noun

inordinate Synonyms

inordinate

modif.

immoderate, excessive, overmuch, undue; see excessive, extreme 2, wasteful. See syn. study at excessive.

inordinate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • affection: If our love is simple and pure, it will be without inordinate affection.
  • amount: I spent an inordinate amount of time rushing round buying things.
  • delay: You will be notified by e-mail if there is any problem or inordinate delay expected.
  • length: Anyway, artists don't have to go to these inordinate lengths to make their meaning clear.
  • pride: His inordinate pride... probably accounted for the fact that he never attained higher office.. .
  • desire: And they turn away from every act of inordinate desire, being averse even to hearing of things of the sort.