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Definition of: superfluous
(s ·pûr′fl
·pûr′fl ·əs) adjective
·əs) adjective 
1. Exceeding what is needed; excessively abundant; surplus. 
2. Music Augmented: sometimes said of an interval. 
3. Archaic Supererogatory; officious. 
4. Obs. Overfed, overequipped, or oversupplied. See synonyms under REDUNDANT, WASTE. [<L superfluus. See SUPERFLUITY.] 
—su·per′flu·ous·ly adverb 
—su·per′flu·ous·ness noun
 
				
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