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A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.

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  1. n. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.
  2. n. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess.
  3. n. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury.
  4. n. extreme excess
  5. 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.