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Superfluity

Superfluity Meaning & Definition
Superfluity Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Superfluity?

[n] extreme excess; "an embarrassment of riches"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Superfluity: embarrassment | nimiety | overplus | plethora

Related Terms | Find terms related to Superfluity:

See Also | excess | excessiveness | inordinateness | redundance | redundancy

Superfluity In Webster's Dictionary

\Su`per*flu"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Superfluities}. [L. superfluit['e], L. superfluitas. See {Superfluous}.] 1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth. A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled superfluity. --Suckling. 2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. ``By a superfluity abominable.'' --Chaucer. 3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury. Syn: Superabundance; excess; redundancy.

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