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:
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Synonyms for inordinate
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
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