noun Download 🔗Share The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper Examples : "The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country." amount condition business economy quality Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder. Examples : "The difference between two numbers is the excess of one over the other." amount number Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation. Examples : "His excess of sweets led to a stomach ache. " body mind character food drink moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Spherical excess, the amount by which the sum of the three angles of a spherical triangle exceeds two right angles. The spherical excess is proportional to the area of the triangle. Examples : "The spherical excess in the math problem was 15 degrees, meaning the sum of the angles exceeded two right angles by that amount. " math area number Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim. Examples : "The insurance policy has an excess of $500; if my car is damaged, I'll pay the first $500 of the repair costs. " insurance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work. Examples : "The company exceesed several employees due to a decrease in sales. " job business organization work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share More than is normal, necessary or specified. Examples : "The student's allowance was an excess of what was needed for their weekly expenses. " amount quality Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading