ˌsüpə(r)ˈflüəd.ē, -üətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English superfluitee, from Middle French superfluité, from Late Latin superfluitat-, superfluitas, from Latin superfluus superfluous + -itat-, -itas -ity
1.
a. : a superabundant excess : an amount greatly beyond what is sufficient, necessary, or advantageous : a copious oversupply
this book has … a superfluity of introductions and summaries — M.G.Singer
b. : the quality or state of being extra or superfluous : wastefulness
there is no superfluity in the means employed — C.R.Darwin
c. : a thing that is unnecessary or in excess : a superfluous or dispensable thing
do not permit children to indulge in superfluities … until essentials are met — Mary Ines
2. : immoderate and especially luxurious living, habits, or desires : prodigality , extravagance
Synonyms: see excess