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superfluous

Superfluous vs Overflow - What's the difference?

superfluous | overflow |


As an adjective superfluous

is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

As a noun overflow is

the spillage resultant from overflow; excess.

As a verb overflow is

to flow over the brim of (a container).

Superfluous vs Discourse - What's the difference?

superfluous | discourse |


As an adjective superfluous

is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

As a noun discourse is

(uncountable|archaic) verbal exchange, conversation.

As a verb discourse is

to engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.

Affluent vs Superfluous - What's the difference?

affluent | superfluous |


As adjectives the difference between affluent and superfluous

is that affluent is abundant; copious; plenteous while superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

As a noun affluent

is somebody who is wealthy.

Superfluous vs Plentiful - What's the difference?

superfluous | plentiful | Related terms |

Superfluous is a related term of plentiful.


As adjectives the difference between superfluous and plentiful

is that superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient while plentiful is existing in large number or ample amount.

Superfluous vs Exuberant - What's the difference?

superfluous | exuberant | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between superfluous and exuberant

is that superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient while exuberant is very high-spirited; extremely energetic and enthusiastic.

Superfluous vs Gay - What's the difference?

superfluous | gay |


As an adjective superfluous

is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

As a noun gay is

nape.

As a verb gay is

to crow.

Supercilious vs Superfluous - What's the difference?

supercilious | superfluous |


As adjectives the difference between supercilious and superfluous

is that supercilious is arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty while superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

Necessary vs Superfluous - What's the difference?

necessary | superfluous |


As adjectives the difference between necessary and superfluous

is that necessary is needed, required while superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

As a noun necessary

is (archaic|british) bathroom, toilet, loo.

Superfluous vs Prodigal - What's the difference?

superfluous | prodigal |


As adjectives the difference between superfluous and prodigal

is that superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient while prodigal is wastefully extravagant.

As a noun prodigal is

a prodigal person, a spendthrift.

Auxiliary vs Superfluous - What's the difference?

auxiliary | superfluous | Related terms |

Auxiliary is a related term of superfluous.


As adjectives the difference between auxiliary and superfluous

is that auxiliary is helping]]; [[give|giving assistance or support while superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

As a noun auxiliary

is a person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.

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