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superfluous | superfluously |

As an adjective superfluous

is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

As an adverb superfluously is

in a superfluous manner.

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

    superfluously

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • In a superfluous manner.