Übermäßiger
Übermäßiger is a German adjective meaning excessive or in excessive amounts. It describes something that goes beyond what is reasonable or necessary and often carries a negative connotation. The word is formed from the prefix über- meaning over or beyond and the stem mäßig (moderate), which itself comes from Maß (measure). The standard spelling is übermäßig; in environments without ß, the ASCII form uebermaessig is used.
Usage and grammar: übermäßig can describe nouns in phrases such as übermäßiger Konsum (excessive consumption), übermäßige
Semantics and equivalents: übermäßiger is closely tied to notions of excess and lack of moderation. Synonyms
See also: Übermaß (noun meaning excess), Maß, Mäßigung; related adjectives include übertrieben and maßlos.
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