Word of the Day - inordinate
Word of the Day - inordinate
inordinate – ih n ao d ih n ax t
unusually large
He had an inordinate amount of toys
Definition adjective
not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc.
disorderly; uncontrolled.
not regulated; irregular:
How to Pronounce
Synonyms for inordinate
extreme, exorbitant, outrageous, unreasonable, disproportionate.
Dictionary Entries near inordinate
inoperative, inoperculate, inopportune, in orbit, in order, inordinate, inorg., inorganic, inorganic acid, inorganic chemistry, inorganic compound
First known usage
1350–1400; Middle English inordinat<Latin inordinātus disordered, equivalent to in-in-3 + ordinātus orderly, appointed; see ordinate, ordain
