What does superfluity mean?
Definitions for superfluity
ˌsu pərˈflu ɪ tisu·per·fluity
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word superfluity.
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.
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superfluity
Superfluity is a state or condition of being excessive, unnecessary, or more than enough. It often refers to an abundance or surplus of something that goes beyond what is needed or required. It can also refer to the quality of being extravagant or indulgent.
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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