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excess vs immoderation

immoderation vs excess

excess and immoderation both are nouns.

excess is an adjective but immoderation is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excess Yes Yes No No
immoderation Yes No No No
As nouns, immoderation is a hypernym of excess; that is, immoderation is a word with a broader meaning than excess:
  • excess: immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
  • immoderation: the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation
Other hypernyms of excess include immoderateness.
excess (noun) immoderation (noun)
excessive indulgence the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation
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) immoderation (adjective)
more than is needed, desired, or required
Difference between excess and immoderation

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