excessive material

[ɪkˈsɛsɪv məˈtɪriəl]
noun phrasepl: excessive materials
material excessivo
1. An overabundance of physical substance, matter, or content that surpasses what is needed, necessary, or appropriate for a particular purpose
The contractor removed the excessive material from the construction site.
O empreiteiro removeu o material excessivo do canteiro de obras.
2. In literary or academic contexts, content, information, or details that goes beyond what is required or relevant
The editor cut the excessive material from the manuscript to improve clarity.
O editor cortou o material excessivo do manuscrito para melhorar a clareza.
3. In manufacturing or production, surplus raw materials or finished goods beyond demand
The factory had to dispose of excessive material due to overproduction.
A fábrica teve que descartar material excessivo devido à superprodução.
The term 'excessive material' is commonly used in Brazilian manufacturing and construction industries, where resource optimization is crucial. In the US, it's frequently discussed in sustainability and waste management contexts, reflecting growing environmental consciousness.
NYC Slang
extra stuff, overkill
Synonyms / Sinônimos
surplus materialexcess materialredundant materialsuperfluous materialwaste material
Antonyms / Antônimos
insufficient materialscarce materiallimited materialessential material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material excessivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
material em excesso
Common alternative phrasing in business contexts
Portugal
material excessivo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage in industrial contexts

Related Words

wastesurplusoverproductionredundancyexcess

Related Idioms & Phrases

more than meets the eye
too much of a good thing
excess baggage
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