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Superfluous vs Escapable - What's the difference?

superfluous | escapable | Synonyms |

Superfluous is a synonym of escapable.


As adjectives the difference between superfluous and escapable

is that superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient while escapable is able to be escaped or run from.

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

    escapable

    English

    Alternative forms

    * escapeable

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Able to be escaped or run from
  • Not needed or necessary

    • Synonyms

    (first meaning) * avertable * fleeable (second meaning) * superfluous * unnecessary