excess

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ex-cess (2)

English Definition

An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

Example Sentence

Excess fat is harmful to health.

US IPA /ˈɛksɛs/

UK IPA /ˈekses/

surplus glut abundance superfluity overabundance

shortage deficiency scarcity lack