superfluous
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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.
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superfluous (not comparable)
- in excess of what is required or sufficient
- With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous.
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excess of what is sufficient
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