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Inordinate vs Superfluous - What's the difference?

inordinate | superfluous |

As adjectives the difference between inordinate and superfluous

is that inordinate is excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude; extreme while superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

inordinate

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude; extreme.

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    superfluous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • In excess of what is required or sufficient.
    • With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous .

    Synonyms

    * excessive, extraneous, extra, pleonastic, supernumerary, surplus, unnecessary, extravagant

    Coordinate terms

    * gratuitous

    Related terms

    * superflux * superfluity * mellifluous