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superfluity

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

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