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noun, plural su·per·flu·i·ties.
1.
the state of being superfluous.
2.
a superabundant or excessive amount.
3.
something superfluous, as a luxury.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English superfluite < Old French < Latin superfluitās. See superfluous, -ity
1350–1400; Middle English superfluite < Old French < Latin superfluitās. See superfluous, -ity
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Superfluity
has a plethora of syllables.
So is antidisestablishmentarianism. Does it mean:
| an obscure term ostensibly referring to a lung disease caused by silica dust, sometimes cited as one of the longest words in the English language. |
| opposition to the withdrawal of state support or recognition from an established church, esp. the Anglican Church in 19th-century England. |
Example Sentences
- What they could have bought with a little of their superfluity will not be for sale at any price once the strong decide to take.
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