superfluity — An excessive amount of something beyond what is needed or useful. The state of being unnecessary or redundant due to abundance.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An excessive amount of something beyond what is needed or useful. The state of being unnecessary or redundant due to abundance.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərˈfluːəti/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's superfluity of cats has turned her house into a feline kingdom.
- The superfluity of emojis in her text message made it impossible to understand what she meant.
- The museum decided to store the superfluity of ancient vases in the basement.
superfluity
NOUN[/ˌsuːpərˈfluːəti/]
An excessive amount of something beyond what is needed or useful. The state of being unnecessary or redundant due to abundance.
An excessive amount of something beyond what is needed or useful. The state of being unnecessary or redundant due to abundance.
His superfluity blinds acuity when giving gratuity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin superfluitas, meaning 'an overflowing' or 'excess.' The word literally described water flowing over the top of a container, which evolved to mean any unnecessary abundance.
Breakdown
super- (above/over) + flu- (to flow) + -ity (noun suffix meaning 'state or condition')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother's superfluity of cats has turned her house into a feline kingdom.”
“The superfluity of emojis in her text message made it impossible to understand what she meant.”
“The museum decided to store the superfluity of ancient vases in the basement.”
“His superfluity of self-confidence often annoys his colleagues.”
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