What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Profuse vs Inordinate - What's the difference?

profuse | inordinate | Synonyms |

Profuse is a synonym of inordinate.


As adjectives the difference between profuse and inordinate

is that profuse is in great quantity or abundance while inordinate is excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude; extreme.

As a verb profuse

is (obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.

profuse

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • In great quantity or abundance.
    • She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins.
    profuse''' hospitality; '''profuse''' apologies; '''profuse expenditure
  • * Milton
    • a green, shady bank, profuse of flowers

    Verb

    (profus)
  • (obsolete) To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
    • (Chapman)
    ----

    inordinate

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude; extreme.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    External links

    * * ----