— exceedable , adj. — exceeder , n.
/ik seed"/ , v.t.
1. to go beyond in quantity, degree, rate, etc.: to exceed the speed limit.
2. to go beyond the bounds or limits of: to exceed one's understanding.
3. to surpass; be superior to; excel: Her performance exceeded all the others.
v.i.
4. to be greater, as in quantity or degree.
5. to surpass others; excel or be superior.
[ 1325-75; ME exceden excedere to go out or beyond. See EX- 1 , CEDE ]
Syn. 2. overstep, transcend. 3. outdo, outstrip, beat, cap, top.