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Superfluous vs Needless - What's the difference?

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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

(-)
  • 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

    needless

    English

    Alternative forms

    * needles (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not needed; unnecessary.
  • This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.

    Derived terms

    * needless to say

    Anagrams

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