What does Superfluity mean?
Definitions for Superfluity
ˌsu pərˈflu ɪ tisu·per·fluity
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Princeton's WordNet
overplus, plethora, superfluity, embarrassmentnoun
extreme excess
"an embarrassment of riches"
Wiktionary
superfluitynoun
The quality or state of being superfluous; in excess or overabundance.
superfluitynoun
Something superfluous, as a luxury.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Superfluitynoun
More than enough; plenty beyond use or necessity.
Etymology: superfluité, Fr. from superfluous.
Having this way eased the church, as they thought, of superfluity, they went on till they had plucked up even those things which also had taken a great deal deeper root. Richard Hooker.
They are as sick that surfeit with too much, as they that starve with nothing; therefore it is no mean happiness to be seated in the mean: superfluity comes sooner by white hairs, but competency lives longer. William Shakespeare.
A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled superfluity. John Suckling.
Like the sun, let bounty spread her ray,
And shine that superfluity away. Alexander Pope.
Webster Dictionary
Superfluitynoun
a greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth
Superfluitynoun
the state or quality of being superfluous; excess
Superfluitynoun
something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Superfluity in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Superfluity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of Superfluity in a Sentence
California Civil Code, "Maxims of Jurisprudence":
#3537. Superfluity does not vitiate.
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