superfluous

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Etymology [edit]

From Latin superfluus (superfluous), from superfluō (overflow), from super (above, over) + fluō (flow). Compare mellifluous and fluid, also from Latin. Literally corresponds to overflow, which is from Germanic, rather than Latin.

Pronunciation [edit]

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

superfluous (not comparable)

  1. In excess of what is required or sufficient.
    With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous.

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