superfluity
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superfluity
- /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ UK
Where it comes from
From superflu(ous) + -ity, Old French superfluite, from Medieval Latin superfluitas, from Latin superfluus.
noun superfluities
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The quality or state of being superfluous; overflowingness.
[S]he could not but contrast the splendour of the Polish retinues and their plumages and draperies, with the strait-buttoned Prussian dignitaries, all in mere soldier uniform, succinct 'blue coat, white linen gaiters,' and no superfluity even in the epaulettes and red facings.
Opposite: necessity
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Something superfluous, such as a luxury.
As they had almost all the conveniencies of life within themselves, they seldom visited towns or cities in search of superfluity.
Opposite: necessity
- A group of nuns. These probably mark the dwelling of a colony, or to speak more precisely, according to Dame Juliana Berners, a superfluity of nuns from Godstow, which nunnery had a cell there, and was patron of the living.
Translations
Every language
noun quality or state of being superfluous
| Español | superfluidad |
|---|---|
| Português | superfluidade |
| Français | superfluité |
| Italiano | superfluità |
| Română | superfluitate |
noun something superfluous
| Português | superfluidade, supérfluo |
|---|---|
| Français | superflu |
| Italiano | superfluo, superfluità |
| Română | superfluitate |
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