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exorbitant

exor·bi·tant

UK/ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ US/ɛɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ rare

adjective

1.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

  • “exorbitant rent”
  • “extortionate prices”
  • “spends an outrageous amount on entertainment”
  • “usorious interest rate”
  • “unconscionable spending”
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Origin

From Middle English exorbitant, through Old French from Late Latin exorbitāns, present active participle of exorbitō (“to go out of the track”), from ex (“out”) + orbita (“wheel-track”); see orbit. Compare French exorbitant.

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