Ülemääräine

Ülemääräine is an Estonian word that translates to "excessive," "superfluous," "redundant," or "extra" in English. Its meaning is context-dependent, but it generally refers to something that is more than is necessary, useful, or required. It can describe quantities, qualities, or actions.

For example, when referring to a quantity, ülemääräine might mean having too much of something. If someone has ülemääräine baggage, it means they have more luggage than is allowed or needed. In a more abstract sense, ülemääräine can describe something that is superfluous to requirements, such as an ülemääräine part in a machine that serves no function.

The word can also denote something that is excessive in degree or intensity. An ülemääräine reaction might be an overreaction to a situation. Similarly, ülemääräine speed indicates going too fast. The concept of redundancy can also be captured by ülemääräine, implying that something is repeated unnecessarily. For instance, ülemääräine information might be considered redundant if it doesn't add new value. The core idea is always about exceeding a certain norm or limit, whether that limit is practical, functional, or social.