Exorbitant

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ɪgˈzɔːbɪtÉ™nt/, /É›gˈzɔːbɪtÉ™nt/

Origin

From the Late Latin exorbitāns, the present active participle of exorbitō ("I go out of the track"), from ex ("out") + orbita ("wheel-track"); see orbit. Compare the French exorbitant.

Full definition of exorbitant

Adjective

1. exceeding proper limits; extravagant; excessive or unduly highIt's a nice car, but they are charging an exorbitant price for it.You also have to pay exorbitant interest if you have credit card debt.