Definition of superfluous in English:

superfluous

adjective suːˈpəːflʊəssuˈpərfluəs

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
过多的，过量的，过剩的
the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information
买方应当避免询问过多的信息。
Example sentencesExamples
- He may have been wrong in some of his literary judgments and ignorant in some areas of literature but he was good at getting rid of what was superfluous or phoney in a piece of writing.
- Although he claims that ‘indirect assassination’ is not in his nature, this is exactly how he disposes of his superfluous first wife.
- No space is wasted on hallways or superfluous storage; each room leads logically to the next.
- Even so, the game is a noteworthy hybrid of multiple genres that somehow solidly come together to create a superfluous and entertaining experience.
- Why do we have superfluous, but potentially deadly vestiges like the appendix or wisdom teeth?
- Unnecessary, superfluous comments waste time and try the patience of participants.
- A couple of video segments are superfluous and dreadfully produced.
- The two dialogue sequences here are superfluous to say the least, as are the sound effects tagged at the end.
- Other times, he prioritizes superfluous aspects of the narrative or the set design to take over and slow his storyline down to a virtual halt.
- And they aren't just superfluous instruments, they make the music what it is.
- All the stories are simply constructed, no superfluous words, no extra images to clutter the feeling.
- It's tasteless and superfluous, but not clichéd.
- Surely half the appeal is that absolutely everything in the film is completely superfluous - you could take out anything you wanted and it would still work just as well.
- The word ‘smart’ in the title is probably superfluous but maybe it's helped them sell a few extra copies.
- But every song is compelling: not a word wasted, not one bout of frenetic strumming superfluous.
- The use of weapons which cause superfluous injury or unnecessary suffering is similarly prohibited.
- Z was always thought to be a superfluous, unnecessary letter.
- Everything seems to fit together perfectly, and one doesn't catch any extra or superfluous notes.
- That is not because the principle of museums selling off unwanted or superfluous objects from their collection is being questioned.
- Somehow, the art rests in a balance of perfect tension - every element a gimmick but no element superfluous.
Synonyms
surplus, redundant, unneeded, not required, excess, extra, spare, to spare, remaining, unused, left over
useless, unproductive, undue, in excess, surplus to requirements
expendable, disposable, dispensable, unwanted, waste
unnecessary, needless, unneeded, inessential, pointless, redundant, uncalled for, unwarranted, unjustified, gratuitous

Derivatives

superfluously

adverb suːˈpəːflʊəslisuˈpərfluəsli

The only criticism I have of this disc is that at times the music is too busy, with superfluously complicated melodies that don't really seem to go anywhere.
Example sentencesExamples
- After all, most of us have a snarky opinion or two about pop culture and most of us like to swear superfluously - what could be better than getting paid for it?
- ‘I've always been rather dramatic,’ she says, a touch superfluously.
- Then, superfluously, he adds: ‘But I never go to parties.’
- She scrupulously avoids over-enthusiasm, or superfluously imaginative ‘reconstructions’, and in sticking firmly and respectfully to what is known, leaves scrutiny of Johnson's character to the reader's discretion.

superfluousness

noun suːˈpəːflʊəsnəs

In England, alongside the ethos of the middle class, an aristocratic attitude was very much alive, disdaining usefulness and regarding superfluousness as the mark of the lady and gentleman.
Example sentencesExamples
- This was not an ordinary injustice. It was an extraordinary injustice. The premise of terrorism is the sheer superfluousness of human life. This premise is inconsistent with civilized living anywhere.
- Speaking of which, it also contains moments of brilliant superfluousness: ‘It was very dark inside the fish,’ the second paragraph enigmatically begins.
- Still, there is an atmosphere of superfluousness to the story on the screen.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin superfluus, from super- 'over' + fluere 'to flow'.

affluent from Late Middle English:
From Latin affluere ‘flow towards’, affluent was originally used to describe water either flowing towards a place or flowing freely without any restriction. It later came to mean ‘abundant’ and then ‘wealthy’, a meaning which dates from the mid 18th century. Related words, all based on Latin fluere ‘to flow’ are fluent (late 16th century) and fluid (Late Middle English); flume (Middle English) originally a stream; flux (Late Middle English) a state of flowing; effluent (Late Middle English) something that flows out; and superfluous (Late Middle English) ‘overflowing’.

Definition of superfluous in US English:

superfluous

adjectiveso͞oˈpərflo͞oəssuˈpərfluəs

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
过多的，过量的，过剩的
the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information
买方应当避免询问过多的信息。
Example sentencesExamples
- Although he claims that ‘indirect assassination’ is not in his nature, this is exactly how he disposes of his superfluous first wife.
- And they aren't just superfluous instruments, they make the music what it is.
- The word ‘smart’ in the title is probably superfluous but maybe it's helped them sell a few extra copies.
- Even so, the game is a noteworthy hybrid of multiple genres that somehow solidly come together to create a superfluous and entertaining experience.
- Somehow, the art rests in a balance of perfect tension - every element a gimmick but no element superfluous.
- A couple of video segments are superfluous and dreadfully produced.
- The two dialogue sequences here are superfluous to say the least, as are the sound effects tagged at the end.
- That is not because the principle of museums selling off unwanted or superfluous objects from their collection is being questioned.
- He may have been wrong in some of his literary judgments and ignorant in some areas of literature but he was good at getting rid of what was superfluous or phoney in a piece of writing.
- It's tasteless and superfluous, but not clichéd.
- Other times, he prioritizes superfluous aspects of the narrative or the set design to take over and slow his storyline down to a virtual halt.
- All the stories are simply constructed, no superfluous words, no extra images to clutter the feeling.
- The use of weapons which cause superfluous injury or unnecessary suffering is similarly prohibited.
- Surely half the appeal is that absolutely everything in the film is completely superfluous - you could take out anything you wanted and it would still work just as well.
- Everything seems to fit together perfectly, and one doesn't catch any extra or superfluous notes.
- Why do we have superfluous, but potentially deadly vestiges like the appendix or wisdom teeth?
- But every song is compelling: not a word wasted, not one bout of frenetic strumming superfluous.
- No space is wasted on hallways or superfluous storage; each room leads logically to the next.
- Unnecessary, superfluous comments waste time and try the patience of participants.
- Z was always thought to be a superfluous, unnecessary letter.
Synonyms
surplus, redundant, unneeded, not required, excess, extra, spare, to spare, remaining, unused, left over
unnecessary, needless, unneeded, inessential, pointless, redundant, uncalled for, unwarranted, unjustified, gratuitous

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin superfluus, from super- ‘over’ + fluere ‘to flow’.

单词	superfluous
释义	Definition of superfluous in English: superfluous adjective suːˈpəːflʊəssuˈpərfluəs Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. 过多的，过量的，过剩的 the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information 买方应当避免询问过多的信息。 Example sentencesExamples He may have been wrong in some of his literary judgments and ignorant in some areas of literature but he was good at getting rid of what was superfluous or phoney in a piece of writing. Although he claims that ‘indirect assassination’ is not in his nature, this is exactly how he disposes of his superfluous first wife. No space is wasted on hallways or superfluous storage; each room leads logically to the next. Even so, the game is a noteworthy hybrid of multiple genres that somehow solidly come together to create a superfluous and entertaining experience. Why do we have superfluous, but potentially deadly vestiges like the appendix or wisdom teeth? Unnecessary, superfluous comments waste time and try the patience of participants. A couple of video segments are superfluous and dreadfully produced. The two dialogue sequences here are superfluous to say the least, as are the sound effects tagged at the end. Other times, he prioritizes superfluous aspects of the narrative or the set design to take over and slow his storyline down to a virtual halt. And they aren't just superfluous instruments, they make the music what it is. All the stories are simply constructed, no superfluous words, no extra images to clutter the feeling. It's tasteless and superfluous, but not clichéd. Surely half the appeal is that absolutely everything in the film is completely superfluous - you could take out anything you wanted and it would still work just as well. The word ‘smart’ in the title is probably superfluous but maybe it's helped them sell a few extra copies. But every song is compelling: not a word wasted, not one bout of frenetic strumming superfluous. The use of weapons which cause superfluous injury or unnecessary suffering is similarly prohibited. Z was always thought to be a superfluous, unnecessary letter. Everything seems to fit together perfectly, and one doesn't catch any extra or superfluous notes. That is not because the principle of museums selling off unwanted or superfluous objects from their collection is being questioned. Somehow, the art rests in a balance of perfect tension - every element a gimmick but no element superfluous. Synonyms surplus, redundant, unneeded, not required, excess, extra, spare, to spare, remaining, unused, left over useless, unproductive, undue, in excess, surplus to requirements expendable, disposable, dispensable, unwanted, waste unnecessary, needless, unneeded, inessential, pointless, redundant, uncalled for, unwarranted, unjustified, gratuitous Derivatives superfluously adverb suːˈpəːflʊəslisuˈpərfluəsli The only criticism I have of this disc is that at times the music is too busy, with superfluously complicated melodies that don't really seem to go anywhere. Example sentencesExamples After all, most of us have a snarky opinion or two about pop culture and most of us like to swear superfluously - what could be better than getting paid for it? ‘I've always been rather dramatic,’ she says, a touch superfluously. Then, superfluously, he adds: ‘But I never go to parties.’ She scrupulously avoids over-enthusiasm, or superfluously imaginative ‘reconstructions’, and in sticking firmly and respectfully to what is known, leaves scrutiny of Johnson's character to the reader's discretion. superfluousness noun suːˈpəːflʊəsnəs In England, alongside the ethos of the middle class, an aristocratic attitude was very much alive, disdaining usefulness and regarding superfluousness as the mark of the lady and gentleman. Example sentencesExamples This was not an ordinary injustice. It was an extraordinary injustice. The premise of terrorism is the sheer superfluousness of human life. This premise is inconsistent with civilized living anywhere. Speaking of which, it also contains moments of brilliant superfluousness: ‘It was very dark inside the fish,’ the second paragraph enigmatically begins. Still, there is an atmosphere of superfluousness to the story on the screen. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin superfluus, from super- 'over' + fluere 'to flow'. affluent from Late Middle English: From Latin affluere ‘flow towards’, affluent was originally used to describe water either flowing towards a place or flowing freely without any restriction. It later came to mean ‘abundant’ and then ‘wealthy’, a meaning which dates from the mid 18th century. Related words, all based on Latin fluere ‘to flow’ are fluent (late 16th century) and fluid (Late Middle English); flume (Middle English) originally a stream; flux (Late Middle English) a state of flowing; effluent (Late Middle English) something that flows out; and superfluous (Late Middle English) ‘overflowing’. Definition of superfluous in US English: superfluous adjectiveso͞oˈpərflo͞oəssuˈpərfluəs Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. 过多的，过量的，过剩的 the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information 买方应当避免询问过多的信息。 Example sentencesExamples Although he claims that ‘indirect assassination’ is not in his nature, this is exactly how he disposes of his superfluous first wife. And they aren't just superfluous instruments, they make the music what it is. The word ‘smart’ in the title is probably superfluous but maybe it's helped them sell a few extra copies. Even so, the game is a noteworthy hybrid of multiple genres that somehow solidly come together to create a superfluous and entertaining experience. Somehow, the art rests in a balance of perfect tension - every element a gimmick but no element superfluous. A couple of video segments are superfluous and dreadfully produced. The two dialogue sequences here are superfluous to say the least, as are the sound effects tagged at the end. That is not because the principle of museums selling off unwanted or superfluous objects from their collection is being questioned. He may have been wrong in some of his literary judgments and ignorant in some areas of literature but he was good at getting rid of what was superfluous or phoney in a piece of writing. It's tasteless and superfluous, but not clichéd. Other times, he prioritizes superfluous aspects of the narrative or the set design to take over and slow his storyline down to a virtual halt. All the stories are simply constructed, no superfluous words, no extra images to clutter the feeling. The use of weapons which cause superfluous injury or unnecessary suffering is similarly prohibited. Surely half the appeal is that absolutely everything in the film is completely superfluous - you could take out anything you wanted and it would still work just as well. Everything seems to fit together perfectly, and one doesn't catch any extra or superfluous notes. Why do we have superfluous, but potentially deadly vestiges like the appendix or wisdom teeth? But every song is compelling: not a word wasted, not one bout of frenetic strumming superfluous. No space is wasted on hallways or superfluous storage; each room leads logically to the next. Unnecessary, superfluous comments waste time and try the patience of participants. Z was always thought to be a superfluous, unnecessary letter. Synonyms surplus, redundant, unneeded, not required, excess, extra, spare, to spare, remaining, unused, left over unnecessary, needless, unneeded, inessential, pointless, redundant, uncalled for, unwarranted, unjustified, gratuitous Origin Late Middle English: from Latin superfluus, from super- ‘over’ + fluere ‘to flow’.
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