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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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