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su·​per·​flu·​ent | \ süˈpərfləwənt \

Definition of superfluent

1 : characterized by or given to superfluity : superfluous
2 : superabundant
3 : flowing or floating above or from or on the top

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History and Etymology for superfluent

Middle English, from Latin superfluent-, superfluens, present participle of superfluere to overflow, be superfluous

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“Superfluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfluent. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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