Definition

The quality of being excessive or immoderate, going beyond what is reasonable or normal.

Example

The inordinateness of his demands surprised everyone at the meeting.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the inordinateness of some people's spending habits?

Yeah, it's surprising how much some people buy without thinking.

Exactly! It seems like they don't even consider their budget at all.

Right? A little moderation would go a long way for them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inordinateness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "ordinatus" (from Latin, meaning arranged or ordered) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word describes the state of being not arranged or excessively disordered.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being 'ordered' ('ordinatus') — that's why inordinateness means a state of being excessively disordered.

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