Superfluity

Pronunciation: /suːpərˈfluːɪti/

Definitions of superfluity

noun an unnecessarily large or excessive amount of something

Example Sentences

A1 I have a superfluity of clothes in my closet.

A2 The party had a superfluity of food, so everyone went home with leftovers.

B1 Her speech was filled with a superfluity of unnecessary details.

B2 The company decided to downsize to eliminate the superfluity of employees.

C1 The author's writing style is known for its superfluity of descriptive language.

C2 The museum curator had to decide which artifacts were essential to the exhibit and which were simply a superfluity.

Examples of superfluity in a Sentence

formal The company decided to eliminate the superfluity of unnecessary expenses in order to increase profits.

informal There's a superfluity of snacks in the break room, help yourself!

slang I can't believe the superfluity of drama that goes on in this office.

figurative His speech was filled with a superfluity of flowery language that made it hard to understand his main point.

Grammatical Forms of superfluity

• plural: superfluities
• comparative: more superfluous
• superlative: most superfluous
• present tense: superfluities
• future tense: will be superfluous
• perfect tense: has been superfluous
• continuous tense: is being superfluous
• singular: superfluity
• positive degree: superfluous
• infinitive: to be superfluous
• gerund: superfluitying
• participle: superfluous

Origin and Evolution of superfluity

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'superfluity' originated from the Latin word 'superfluitas', which is derived from the Latin word 'superfluere' meaning 'to overflow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'superfluity' has evolved to refer to an excess or surplus of something, often with a negative connotation of being unnecessary or extravagant.