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    superfluously
    [so͞oˈpərfləwəslē]
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    1. adverb form of superfluous
    su·per·flu·ous
    [so͞oˈpərfləwəs]
    adjective
    superfluous (adjective)
    1. unnecessary, especially through being more than enough:
      "the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information"
    Origin
    late Middle English: from Latin superfluus, from super- ‘over’ + fluere ‘to flow’.
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    adjective
    1. unnecessary, especially through being more than enough:
      surplus
      redundant
      unneeded
      excess
      extra
      spare
      to spare
      remaining
      unused
      left over
      useless
      unproductive
      undue
      expendable
      disposable
      dispensable
      unwanted
      waste
      unnecessary
      needless
      inessential
      pointless
      unwarranted
      unjustified
      gratuitous
      not required
      in excess
      surplus to requirements
      uncalled for
      Opposite:
      necessary
      essential
     
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  1. Superfluously is an adverb that means in a way that is more than is needed or wanted123. It is used to describe actions or things that are excessive or unnecessary.
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    Meaning of superfluously in English superfluously adverb uk / suːˈpɜː.flu.əs.li / us / suːˈpɝː.flu.əs.li / Add to word list in a way that is more than is needed or wanted:

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    Meaning of superfluously in English superfluously adverb us/suːˈpɝː.flu.əs.li/uk/suːˈpɜː.flu.əs.li/ in a way that is more than is needed or wanted:

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    superfluously adverb /suːˈpɜːfluəsli/ /suːˈpɜːrfluəsli/ (formal) in an unnecessary way; to a greater degree than you need or want

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    What does superfluously mean?
    多余地|额外地… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SUPERFLUOUSLY definition: 1. in a way that is more than is needed or wanted: 2. in a way that is more than is needed or…. Learn more.

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    Where does the word superfluous come from?
    This comes from the Latin superfluere, a verb meaning to overflow. This is from the prefix super meaning over and the Latin fluere meaning to flow. One can add the suffixes ly, ness, and ity to make the related words superfluously (adv.), superfluousness (n.) and superfluity (n.)

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    What is the pronunciation of superfluous?
    The pronunciation of superfluous is su-per-flu-wis. The word superfluous also exists in many different languages and can be used to describe things that are unnecessary. You may notice that some of these words look very similar to the word superfluous, or are cognates for the word superfluous.

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    What is a superfluous issue?
    It includes too many superfluous, unnecessary and mundane issues, some of which are on restricted sale to the public only in strips or miniature sheets. Something that is superfluous is unnecessary or is no longer needed. My presence at the afternoon's proceedings was superfluous.

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    What are some examples of superfluous?
    Below are many examples of superfluous. The appendix and wisdom teeth are both superfluous organs in the body that can quickly turn into deadly vestiges. The set design included many superfluous objects and the sound effects included many superfluous instruments.

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    Is the present superfluous?
    The present is superfluous: everything has already been ordained. But often Christie found the scone superfluous, and just ate the cream by the spoonful instead. But now, they can express themselves—making bin Laden superfluous. Just two weeks ago, the experts were saying the Seoul summit would be superfluous as there was nothing left to decide.

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