superfluous

adjective · soo-PUR-floo-us

CEFR C2

more than is needed; not necessary

अनावश्यक, फ़ालतू

Usage

superfluous wordssuperfluous detailquite superfluous

Examples

Cut the superfluous words from your essay.

After his clear answer, more questions seemed superfluous.

Common mistake

Relax, we have superfluous time before the train.

Relax, we have plenty of time before the train.

Superfluous means not needed, not 'plenty'.

Remember: Superfluous: super-full, more than you need.

Useful for

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