In-ōr'di-nate, a.

a. [Prefix in, not, and ordinate; Lat. inordinatus, It. inordinato, Sp. inordenado.] Not limited to rules prescribed, or to usual bounds; irregular; disorderly; excessive; immoderate; as, an inordinate love of the world; inordinate desire of fame.

Inordinate desires And upstart passions catch the government From reason. Milton.