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Definition of: superfluous
(s·pûr′fl·əs) adjective
1. Exceeding what is needed; excessively abundant; surplus.
2. Music Augmented: sometimes said of an interval.
3. Archaic Supererogatory; officious.
4. Obs. Overfed, overequipped, or oversupplied. See synonyms under REDUNDANT, WASTE. [<L superfluus. See SUPERFLUITY.]
—su·per′flu·ous·ly adverb
—su·per′flu·ous·ness noun
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