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What is a prefix meaning too excessive?

There are several prefixes that can mean "too excessive" depending on the specific nuance you want to convey. Here are a few options:

General excess:

* Hyper-: This prefix indicates an excessive or abnormally high degree of something.

* Example: *Hyperactive* (excessively active)

* Ultra-: This prefix means "beyond" or "extremely," often implying something goes beyond normal limits.

* Example: *Ultra-conservative* (excessively conservative)

* Super-: This prefix means "above" or "beyond," suggesting something is more than usual.

* Example: *Supersized* (excessively large)

Overdoing or exceeding a limit:

* Over-: This prefix implies something is done to an excessive degree or exceeds a reasonable limit.

* Example: *Overtired* (excessively tired)

* Exces-: This prefix directly means "excessive" or "beyond measure".

* Example: *Excessive* (adjective meaning too much)

Other prefixes:

* Mega-: This prefix implies something is very large or massive, often suggesting an excess of size or scale.

* Example: *Megacity* (a very large city)

The most appropriate prefix will depend on the specific context and the type of excess you want to describe.

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