Superfluity: meaning, definitions and examples
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superfluity
[ ˌsuːpəˈfluːɪti ]
excessive amount
The state of being more than is needed; an excessive amount. Superfluity can refer to both physical objects and abstract concepts.
Synonyms
excess, overabundance, surplus
Examples of usage
- There was a superfluity of food at the party, with leftovers for days.
- The speech was filled with a superfluity of words, making it hard to follow.
unnecessary detail
The inclusion of unnecessary or excessive details or elements. Superfluity in writing or speech can detract from the main message.
Synonyms
excessiveness, redundancy, verbosity
Examples of usage
- The article contained a superfluity of footnotes, making it hard to read.
- Her explanation had so much superfluity that the main point was lost.
Translations
Translations of the word "superfluity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superfluência
🇮🇳 अतिरिक्तता
🇩🇪 Überfluss
🇮🇩 kelebihan
🇺🇦 надмірність
🇵🇱 nadmiar
🇯🇵 余分
🇫🇷 superflu
🇪🇸 superfluidad
🇹🇷 gereklilik fazlası
🇰🇷 과잉
- 여분 (gwaying
- yeobun)
🇸🇦 زيادة
🇨🇿 nadbytečnost
🇸🇰 nadbytočnosť
🇨🇳 过多
- 过剩 (guòduō
- guòshèng)
🇸🇮 odvečnost
🇮🇸 óþarfa
🇰🇿 артықшылық
🇬🇪 ზედმეტობა
🇦🇿 artıqlıq
🇲🇽 superfluidad
Word origin
The word 'superfluity' comes from the Latin 'superfluus', which means 'overflowing'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, originally used to describe excess or surplus. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both physical abundance and unnecessary details.
See also: superfluously.