An Excess
- The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper
- The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.
- An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.
- (geometry) Spherical excess, the amount by which the sum of the three angles of a spherical triangle exceeds two right angles. The spherical excess is proportional to the area of the triangle.
- (Britain, insurance) A condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim.
| Synonyms |
(state of surpassing limits):
(US, insurance): deductible
| Antonyms |
deficiency