eccedente

Eccedente is an Italian adjective used to indicate something that exceeds a defined limit or quantity. It describes an amount, feature, or element that goes beyond what is prescribed, allocated, or expected. In many contexts the noun eccedenza is preferred to name the surplus itself, while eccedente appears in fixed expressions such as quota eccedente (excess quota), importo eccedente (excess amount), or fornitura eccedente (surplus delivery).

Etymology and grammar: The term derives from the Latin eccedens, the present participle of excedere, meaning to go out or surpass. In Italian, eccedente functions as an adjective and agrees with the noun it modifies: un valore eccedente, una quota eccedent e (singular); valori eccedenti, quote eccedenti (plural). The feminine form is the same as the masculine in the singular, while the plural follows the standard -enti ending.

Usage: Eccedente appears mainly in technical, financial, administrative, legal, and contractual language. It marks portions that surpass a cap, limit, or expectation, such as over-budget amounts, quantities beyond an order, or measurements exceeding a threshold. In budgeting contexts, it helps distinguish between the approved allocation and the portion that is not covered by the initial plan.

Examples: La quota eccedente rispetto al tetto di spesa sarà ritenuta non finanziabile. Qualsiasi quantità eccedente l’ordine originale richiede un’autorizzazione. L’importo eccedente è stato detratto dal saldo finale.

See also: eccedenza, eccesso, surplus.