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excess vs extraneity

extraneity vs excess

excess and extraneity both are nouns.

excess is an adjective but extraneity is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excess Yes Yes No No
extraneity Yes No No No
As nouns, extraneity is a hyponym of excess; that is, extraneity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than excess:
  • excess: immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
  • extraneity: The state of not forming an essential or vital part.
excess (noun) extraneity (noun)
excessive indulgence The state of not forming an essential or vital part.
immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
a quantity much larger than is needed
the state of being more than full
excess (adjective) extraneity (adjective)
more than is needed, desired, or required
Difference between excess and extraneity

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