superfluity
pronunciation
How to pronounce superfluity in British English:
UK [ˌsju:pə'flu:ətɪ]
How to pronounce superfluity in American English:
US [ˌsjupɚˈfluɪti]
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- Noun:
- extreme excess
Word Origin
- superfluity (n.)
- late 14c., from Old French superfluite "excess" (12c.), from Medieval Latin superfluitatem (nominative superfluitas), from superfluus (see superfluous).
Example
- 1. It may be news that the academy is making a case for the superfluity of the academy , but skepticism about the value of college , and of collegians , is hardly novel .
- 2. And by way of superfluity let this also be cited which is said in the apocalypse of peter .
- 3. For all that she had a superfluity of beaux , she had never been more miserable in her life .
- 4. I consider it needful that we take superfluity of peppery water every day .
- 5. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness , and receive with meekness the engrafted word , which is able to save your souls .