01 n. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.
pl.
Superfluities ((#))
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1.
A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.“A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled superfluity.” — Suckling.
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2.
The state or quality of being superfluous; excess.
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3.
Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury.
Syn.
Superabundance; excess; redundancy.