superfluous
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flu adjective
1.
being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
2.
unnecessary or needless.
3.
Obsolete. possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin superfluus, equivalent to super- super- + flu- (stem of fluere to flow) + -us -ous
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin superfluus, equivalent to super- super- + flu- (stem of fluere to flow) + -us -ous
Related forms
su·per·flu·ous·ly, adverb
su·per·flu·ous·ness, noun
un·su·per·flu·ous, adjective
un·su·per·flu·ous·ly, adverb
un·su·per·flu·ous·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. extra; redundant.
1. extra; redundant.
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superfluous (suːˈpɜːflʊəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | exceeding what is sufficient or required |
| 2. | not necessary or relevant; uncalled-for |
| 3. | obsolete extravagant in expenditure or oversupplied with possessions |
| [C15: from Latin superfluus overflowing, from | |
| su'perfluously | |
| —adv | |
| su'perfluousness | |
| —n | |
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | superfluous1 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | more than enough; overabundant; extra |
| Etymology: | Latin super- + fluere 'to flow' |
| Main Entry: | superfluous2 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | unnecessary; uncalled-for; wasteful |
| Etymology: | Latin super- + fluere 'to flow' |
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Example sentences
He may have felt any extra knowledge was superfluous.
If people think the extra meeting is superfluous or unclear on its purpose, they can raise their objections for all to hear.
Make a list of everything you'll need on your trip, then review it and cut anything you feel might be superfluous.
The initial impression of clean lines gave way to a center stack cluttered with superfluous buttons.
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