The excessive noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate on my work.
synonyms
exorbitantimmoderateundue
word origin — from Latin 'excessivus', from 'excedere' meaning 'to go beyond'
excessive, controversial, swift, distinctive, deficient: meanings and examples
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excessive · adjective/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
The excessive noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate on my work.
Synonyms: exorbitant, immoderate, undue
Origin: from Latin 'excessivus', from 'excedere' meaning 'to go beyond'
controversial · adjective/ˌkɑntrəˈvɝːʃəl/
likely to create public disagreement or controversy
The politician's controversial policies on immigration sparked heated debates among voters.
Synonyms: debatable, contentious, divisive
Origin: From Latin 'controversus', meaning 'turned against'.
swift · adjective/swɪft/
moving or capable of moving with great speed
The swift river flowed rapidly, carving a path through the landscape.
Synonyms: fast, quick, rapid
Origin: from Old English 'swift', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'snel' and German 'schnell'.
distinctive · adjective/dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv/
marking something as different or unique
Her distinctive voice made her stand out among all the contestants.
Synonyms: unique, different, special
Origin: from Latin 'distinctivus', from 'distinguere' meaning 'to distinguish'
deficient · adjective/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
lacking an adequate quantity or quality
The patient's diet was deficient in essential vitamins, leading to various health issues.
Synonyms: insufficient, lacking, inadequate
Origin: from Latin 'deficiens', present participle of 'deficere', meaning to fail or be lacking