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Superflux vs Superfluous - What's the difference?

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Superfluous is a related term of superflux.



As a noun superflux

is an overabundance; a great amount.

As an adjective superfluous is

in excess of what is required or sufficient.

superflux

English

Noun

(es)
  • An overabundance; a great amount
    • Intense device, and superflux of pain Swinburne, Anactoria, line 28 (http://swinburnearchive.indiana.edu/swinburne/view?docId=pb1anctr00&query=&brand=swinburne)

    Related terms

    * superfluous

    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