Inordinate

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɔːrdɪnət/

Definitions of inordinate

adjective excessive or unusually large

Example Sentences

A1 She had an inordinate amount of candy in her trick-or-treat bag.

A2 The inordinate heat made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor picnic.

B1 His inordinate spending habits led to financial trouble.

B2 The inordinate amount of paperwork required for the project was overwhelming.

C1 The CEO's inordinate attention to detail ensured the company's success.

C2 The inordinate amount of time spent on research paid off with groundbreaking results.

Examples of inordinate in a Sentence

formal The company received an inordinate number of complaints about their new product.

informal She spends an inordinate amount of time on social media.

slang I can't believe he paid an inordinate price for that limited edition sneaker.

figurative The weight of her responsibilities felt inordinate, like carrying a mountain on her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of inordinate

• past tense: inordinately
• plural: inordinates
• comparative: more inordinate
• superlative: most inordinate
• present tense: inordinates
• future tense: will be inordinate
• perfect tense: have been inordinate
• continuous tense: is being inordinate
• singular: inordinate
• positive degree: inordinate
• infinitive: to be inordinate
• gerund: inordinating
• participle: inordinating

Origin and Evolution of inordinate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inordinate' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'inordiné' which came from the Latin word 'inordinatus', meaning disorderly or excessive.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inordinate' has retained its original meaning of excessive or disorderly, but has also come to be used in a more general sense to describe anything that is beyond normal limits or boundaries.