Main Entry:

su·per·flu·i·ty

Pronunciation:

\ˌsü-pər-ˈflü-ə-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural su·per·flu·i·ties

Etymology:

Middle English superfluitee, from Anglo-French superfluité, from Late Latin superfluitat-, superfluitas, from Latin superfluus

Date:

14th century

1 a: excess, oversupply b: something unnecessary or superfluous2: immoderate and especially luxurious living, habits, or desires