excesses

Meanings

• Noun

  The state or quantity that goes beyond what is sufficient, normal, or necessary.

  - "His excesses of generosity often put a strain on his finances."
  - "The partygoers' excesses led to a chaotic scene."

• Noun

  Plural form of excess.

  - "The excesses of the wealthy are often displayed in their mansions and luxury cars."
  - "The excesses of the crowd during the festival caused damage to property."

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Antonyms

deficiency

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Synonyms

deductible

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with excesses
apples , hazels , mables , tables

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Variants

List of all variants of excesses that leads to same result
excess , excessed , excesses , excessing , in excess of

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French exces, from exceder, to go beyond, exceed.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'excess' can also be used to refer to the amount by which something exceeds a given limit.

2. In the medical field, 'excess' refers to the amount by which a substance, such as a drug, is administered in excess of the recommended dose.

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Related Concepts

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1. Greed: Greed is a strong and selfish desire to have more of something, especially material wealth, than is necessary or fair.

2. Luxury: Luxury refers to the state of great comfort and extravagant living.

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Culture

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Excesses have been depicted in literature, art, and music as a symbol of indulgence, luxury, and decadence. In Greek mythology, the god Dionysus represents excesses, particularly in the areas of wine, food, and sex.

How to Memorize "excesses"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale, and excesses are the items or actions that tip the scale beyond what is necessary or sufficient.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'excesses' with the idea of going beyond what is necessary or normal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Excess is beyond Cess' to remember the definition of excess.

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