superfluous — unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
Pronunciation (IPA): /suːˈpɜːrfluəs/
Korean meaning: 불필요한, 과도한, 여분의
Korean pronunciation: 수**퍼**플루어스
Example Sentences
- Adding five more security guards to watch one tiny diamond seemed superfluous.
- The 50-page instruction manual for a simple pen was completely superfluous.
- Modern technology has made many traditional skills superfluous.
superfluous
ADJECTIVE//suːˈpɜːrfluəs//
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
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Origin
From Latin 'superfluus' meaning 'overflowing' or 'excessive,' derived from 'super' (over) and 'fluere' (to flow). The word entered English in the 15th century through Old French.
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“Adding five more security guards to watch one tiny diamond seemed superfluous.”
“The 50-page instruction manual for a simple pen was completely superfluous.”
“Modern technology has made many traditional skills superfluous.”
“His habit of explaining obvious things made him superfluous in most conversations.”
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