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noun su·per·flu·i·ty \ ˌsü-pər-ˈflü-ə-tē \

Definition of superfluity

plural superfluities
1 a :excess, oversupply
b :something unnecessary or superfluous
2 :immoderate and especially luxurious living, habits, or desires

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Examples of superfluity in a Sentence

  1. spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities

  2. a superfluity of wire coat hangers from all of those trips to the dry cleaner

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Origin and Etymology of superfluity

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

superfluity Synonyms

Synonyms
amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, luxury
Antonyms
basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement
Related Words
extravagance, nonessential; dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat; accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), bells and whistles, option
Near Antonyms
dearth, lack, scarcity, want

SUPERFLUITY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of superfluity for English Language Learners

  • : more of something than is needed

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