About The Word Superfluity
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Superfluity
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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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