Excessiu
Example: Va ser un esforç excessiu per a tothom implicat.
Definition
"Excessiu" describes something that goes beyond what is necessary, reasonable, or usual. It often refers to an amount, effort, or behavior that is considered too much or overly extreme, as in the phrase 'Va ser un esforç excessiu per a tothom implicat,' meaning it was an excessive effort for everyone involved.
Etymology
The word "excessiu" comes from the Latin 'excessivus,' derived from 'excedere,' meaning 'to go beyond.' This connection highlights the idea of going beyond limits or boundaries, which perfectly fits the meaning of "excessiu." Did you know that many Romance languages have similar words stemming from the same Latin root, emphasizing the concept of surpassing a limit?
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"Excessiu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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