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superfluous
Synonyms and Antonyms of superfluous
being over what is needed <cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer> Synonyms excess, extra, redundant, supererogatory, spare, supernumerary, surplusRelated Words accessory, additional, supplemental, supplementary; de trop, dispensable, extraneous, gratuitous, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unessential, unnecessary, unneeded, unwanted; abundant, ample, bountiful, copious, plenteous, plentifulNear Antonyms deficient, inadequate, insufficient, meager (or meagre), niggardly, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, short, shortish, skimpy, sparse
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