Definitions
- Describing something that is easy to approach or reach. - Referring to something that is readily available or obtainable. - Talking about something that is within reach or easily accessible.
- Referring to something that is too much or beyond what is necessary or reasonable. - Describing something that is extreme or exaggerated. - Talking about something that is overdone or goes beyond the normal limits.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a degree or amount of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a negative quality.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a characteristic of a person, thing, or situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Accessive refers to something that is easy to approach or obtain, while excessive refers to something that is too much or beyond what is necessary.
- 2Usage: Accessive is less common and used in specific contexts, while excessive is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Accessive has a neutral or positive connotation, while excessive has a negative connotation.
- 4Degree: Accessive implies a moderate or reasonable amount, while excessive implies an extreme or unreasonable amount.
- 5Impact: Accessive has a minimal impact, while excessive has a significant impact on the situation or person involved.
Remember this!
Accessive and excessive are two words that describe different degrees or amounts of something. While accessive refers to something that is easy to approach or obtain, excessive refers to something that is too much or beyond what is necessary. Accessive has a neutral or positive connotation, while excessive has a negative connotation. Accessive is less common and used in specific contexts, while excessive is more commonly used in everyday language.
