Superfluous vs Needless - What's the difference?
superfluous | needless | Synonyms |
In excess of what is required or sufficient.
Not needed; unnecessary.
Superfluous is a synonym of needless.
As adjectives the difference between superfluous and needless
is that superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient while needless is not needed; unnecessary.superfluous
English
Adjective
(-)- With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous .
Synonyms
* excessive, extraneous, extra, pleonastic, supernumerary, surplus, unnecessary, extravagantCoordinate terms
* gratuitousneedless
English
Alternative forms
* needles (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.