Word meaning
superfluous
adjective · soo-PUR-floo-us
What does superfluous mean?
Superfluous means unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Superfluous in a sentence
“Cut any superfluous words from your essay.”
Synonyms for superfluous
- unnecessary
- excess
- redundant
Where does superfluous come from?
From Latin superfluus, "overflowing."
How to remember superfluous
- Say it out loud a few times: soo-PUR-floo-us.
- Write one sentence of your own using superfluous, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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