exorbitant

Betekenis (Engels)

Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.

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/ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/
Etymologie (Engels)

In summary

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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