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superfluous

adjective/suːˈpɜr.flu.əs/

more than is needed; unnecessary

Synonyms

• excessive
• redundant
• extraneous

Antonyms

• essential
• necessary

superfluous in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Latin super- 'over' + fluere 'to flow'

Memory hook

SUPER + FLUOUS — over-FLOWing, more than needed.

Word parts

• super/sur — over, beyond
  superfluous: super- (over) + flu (flow)

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