superfluous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin superfluus < superfluō (“‘overflow’”) < super- (“‘above, over’”) + fluō (“‘flow’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/, /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/
• (US) IPA: /suːˈpɝːflu.əs/
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[edit] Adjective

superfluous (not comparable)

1. in excess of what is required or sufficient

   With a full rain suit, I think carrying an umbrella is superfluous.

[edit] Synonyms

• excessive, extraneous, extra, pleonastic, supernumerary, surplus, unnecessary, extravagant

[edit] Related terms

• superfluity

[edit] Translations