SUPERFLUITIES

Noun

superfluities

plural of superfluity

Source: Wiktionary


SUPERFLUITY

Su`per*flu"i*ty, n.; pl. Superfluities. Etym: [L. superfluité, L. superfluitas. See Superfluous.]

1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth. A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled superfluity. Suckling.

2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. "By a superfluity abominable." Chaucer.

3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury.

Syn.

– Superabundance; excess; redundancy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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