Inordinately: meaning, definitions and examples
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inordinately
[ ɪˈnɔːrdɪnətli ]
degree or extent
Inordinately means to an excessive or abnormal degree. It describes a situation, action, or characteristic that goes beyond what is considered reasonable or usual.
Synonyms
excessively, unduly, unreasonably
Examples of usage
- She was inordinately excited about the surprise party.
- He spent inordinately long hours at work.
- The project was inordinately complex for the team.
- Inordinately high prices led to a decrease in sales.
Translations
Translations of the word "inordinately" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excessivamente
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक
🇩🇪 übermäßig
🇮🇩 secara berlebihan
🇺🇦 надмірно
🇵🇱 nadmiernie
🇯🇵 過度に
🇫🇷 excessivement
🇪🇸 excesivamente
🇹🇷 aşırı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 지나치게
🇸🇦 بشكل مفرط
🇨🇿 nadměrně
🇸🇰 nadmerne
🇨🇳 过度地
🇸🇮 pretirano
🇮🇸 of mikið
🇰🇿 артық
🇬🇪 მოწონებით
🇦🇿 şiddətlə
🇲🇽 excesivamente
Word origin
The word 'inordinately' originates from the Latin term 'inordinatus', which is a combination of 'in-', meaning 'not', and 'ordinatus', meaning 'arranged, regulated, or orderly'. The prefix 'in-' negates the root word, indicating a lack of order or moderation. In English, the term began to be used in the mid-17th century, reflecting a growing awareness and concern about excess and imbalance in various contexts, both socially and personally. Over the years, 'inordinately' has been employed in literature and discourse to emphasize the idea of extremes, especially in describing behaviors, emotions, and situations that defy customary standards or expectations.