[ ɪk'sɛs , ɛk- , 'ɛksɛs ]
■ noun
1》 an amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
↘the amount by which one quantity or number exceeds another.
↘(often in phr. in/to ~ ) the action of exceeding a limit.
2》 lack of moderation, especially in eating or drinking.
↘( ~es ) outrageous or immoderate behaviour.
3》 Brit. a part of an insurance claim to be paid by the insured.
■ adjective usu. 'ɛksɛs
1》 exceeding a prescribed or desirable amount.
2》 Brit. required as extra payment.
Phrases
in ~ of more than.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. ~us , from excedere (see exceed ).