superfluity

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun extreme excess

Etymology

From superflu(ous) + -ity, Old French superfluite, from Medieval Latin superfluitas, from Latin superfluus.

In classic literature

Synonyms

overplus, plethora, embarrassment

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