superfluous — unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
Pronunciation (IPA): /suːˈpɜːrfluəs/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
super- (over, above) + flu- (flow) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of') = superfluous
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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