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superfluity
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Superfluity
(gcide) | Superfluity \Su`per*flu"i*ty\, n.; pl. Superfluities. [L.
superfluit['e], L. superfluitas. See Superfluous.]
1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a
superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.
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A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a
troubled superfluity. --Suckling.
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2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. "By a
superfluity abominable." --Chaucer.
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3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves
for show or luxury.
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Syn: Superabundance; excess; redundancy.
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superfluity
(wn) | superfluity
n 1: extreme excess; "an embarrassment of riches" [syn:
overplus, plethora, superfluity, embarrassment] |
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Superfluity
(gcide) | Superfluity \Su`per*flu"i*ty\, n.; pl. Superfluities. [L.
superfluit['e], L. superfluitas. See Superfluous.]
1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a
superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.
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A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a
troubled superfluity. --Suckling.
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2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. "By a
superfluity abominable." --Chaucer.
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3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves
for show or luxury.
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Syn: Superabundance; excess; redundancy.
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