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superfluous definition

su·per·flu·ous (sə pʉr′flo̵̅o̅ əs, so̵̅o̅-)

adjective

  1. being more than is needed, useful, or wanted; surplus; excessive
  2. not needed; unnecessary; irrelevant a superfluous remark
  3. Obsolete extravagant; prodigal

Etymology: L superfluus < superfluere, to overflow: see super- & fluctuate

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