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superfluity Definition

su·per·flu·ity (-flo̵̅o̅′ə tē)

noun pl. -·ties

  1. the state or quality of being superfluous
  2. a quantity or number beyond what is needed; excess; superabundance
  3. something superfluous; thing not needed

Etymology: ME superfluite < OFr superfluité < L superfluitas

superfluity Synonyms

superfluity

n.

surplus, abundance, plethora; see excess 1, plenty.

superfluity Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: As Prof Sutherland said: " For the first time ever we have a superfluity of books.

Adjective modifier

  • serous: For here, again, there is no argument which will demonstrate that bile is thinner than the serous superfluities.
  • own: They did not calculate how these wrung the life out of their hearts, day by day, to add to their own superfluities.

Modifies a noun

  • allowance: It is unusual to find a superfluity allowance in respect of a single item of plant.