superfluity
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pərˈflu 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 (ˌsuːpəˈfluːɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the condition of being superfluous |
| 2. | a quantity or thing that is in excess of what is needed |
| 3. | a thing that is not needed |
| [C14: from Old French superfluité, via Late Latin from Latin superfluus | |
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Superfluity
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Example sentences
To tell tho truth, the lake was some what of a superfluity yesterday.
Interestingly, this example of a sentence ended with a preposition is also an example of superfluity.
In short, the appellant's position confuses superfluity with inapplicability.
Simplicity is welcome as long as the point is to avoid superfluity.
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