inordinacy

noun

in·​or·​di·​na·​cy
ə̇ˈnȯ(r)dᵊnəsē
plural -es
archaic
: the quality, state, or an instance of being inordinate

Word History

Etymology

inordinate + -cy

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“Inordinacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inordinacy. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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