SUPERFLUOUS


Meaning of SUPERFLUOUS in English

— superfluously , adv. — superfluousness , n.

/soo perr"flooh euhs/ , adj.

1. being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.

2. unnecessary or needless.

3. Obs. possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant.

[ 1400-50; late ME superfluus, equiv. to super- SUPER- + flu- (s. of fluere to flow) + -us -OUS ]

Syn. 1. extra; redundant.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .