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- Dictionaryexcessive/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
adjective
- 1. more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate: "he was drinking excessive amounts of brandy" Similar
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5 days ago · People are classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI)—a person's weight divided by the square of the person's height—is over 30 kg/m 2; the range 25–30 kg/m 2 is defined as overweight. Some East Asian countries use lower values to calculate obesity.
1 day ago · Health has a variety of definitions, which have been used for different purposes over time. Health can be promoted by encouraging healthful activities, such as regular physical exercise and adequate sleep, and by reducing or avoiding unhealthful activities or situations, such as smoking or excessive stress.
3 days ago · That’s why it’s important to be aware of the common symptoms of excessive stress. These include: Cognitive symptoms: Memory problems. Inability to concentrate. Poor judgment. Seeing only the negative. Anxious or racing thoughts. Constant worrying. Emotional symptoms: Depression or general unhappiness. Anxiety and agitation.
4 days ago · Do you know someone who is a little excessive? Maybe it's the clothes they wear or the things they say? Well, if you want to describe that person, we have an expression you can use.
3 days ago · Vulnerable/Covert: this variant is defined by feelings of shame, envy, resentment, and inferiority (which is occasionally "masked" by arrogance), entitlement, a belief that one is misunderstood or unappreciated, and excessive reactivity to slights or criticism.
4 days ago · Reviewed by. Robert C. Kelly. What Is a Surplus? A surplus describes the amount of an asset or resource that exceeds the portion that's actively utilized. A surplus...
3 days ago · Hypersomnolence, defined as excessive daytime sleepiness, affects approximately 18% of Americans and is a central symptom of many primary sleep disorders. Specific forms of hypersomnolence include narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH).
2 days ago · flood, high-water stage in which water overflows its natural or artificial banks onto normally dry land, such as a river inundating its floodplain. The effects of floods on human well-being range from unqualified blessings to catastrophes.
5 days ago · Internet addiction, otherwise known as problematic internet use or compulsive internet use, is a behavioral disorder characterized by an excessive or poorly controlled preoccupation, urges, or behaviors regarding internet use that lead to impairment or distress.
5 days ago · Absenteeism at work refers to the habitual or unscheduled absence of employees from their job duties. It occurs when employees consistently miss work, whether for valid reasons such as illness or personal emergencies or for reasons that are not justified. Absenteeism can significantly impact workplace productivity, morale, and overall operations.
