Exorbitance

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

Definitions of exorbitance

noun the quality of being excessive or extravagant in amount

Example Sentences

A1 The exorbitance of the price made it impossible for me to afford the item.

A2 She was shocked by the exorbitance of the bill at the fancy restaurant.

B1 The exorbitance of his demands for a salary increase were met with resistance from the company.

B2 The exorbitance of the designer handbag's price was justified by its high-quality materials and craftsmanship.

C1 The exorbitance of the CEO's spending habits raised concerns among the board members.

C2 The exorbitance of the government's spending on military contracts was criticized by the opposition party.

Examples of exorbitance in a Sentence

formal The exorbitance of the hotel's room rates was evident in the luxurious amenities provided.

informal I can't believe the exorbitance of the prices at that fancy restaurant!

slang The exorbitance of the designer handbag was off the charts.

figurative The exorbitance of her demands left him feeling overwhelmed and drained.

Grammatical Forms of exorbitance

• plural: exorbitances
• comparative: more exorbitant
• superlative: most exorbitant
• present tense: exorbites
• future tense: will exorbit
• perfect tense: has exorbit
• continuous tense: is exorbiting
• singular: exorbitance
• positive degree: exorbitant
• infinitive: to exorbit
• gerund: exorbiting
• participle: exorbiting

Origin and Evolution of exorbitance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exorbitance' originated from the Latin word 'exorbitantia', which is derived from the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and the word 'orbita' meaning 'track' or 'path'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'exorbitance' referred to something deviating from the usual or proper course. Over time, the word has come to be associated with excessive or unreasonable behavior or expenses.