Entry from British & World English dictionary
Not more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; moderate: non-excessive alcohol use
More example sentences
- The challenge is to identify a rate of return that is generous enough to encourage non-excessive investment while at the same time not undermining economic welfare.
- The Exercise Dependence Scale was used to determine whether the subjects were considered excessive exercisers or nonexcessive exercisers.
- These designers believe in non-excessive, functional and naturally beautiful houses.
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