superfluously

su·per·flu·ous

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-pur-floo-uh s]
- /sʊˈpɜr flu əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-pur-floo-uh s]
- /sʊˈpɜr flu əs/

Definitions of superfluously word

adjective superfluously being more than is sufficient or required; excessive. 1
adjective superfluously unnecessary or needless. 1
adjective superfluously Obsolete. possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant. 1

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Origin of superfluously

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin superfluus, equivalent to super- super- + flu- (stem of fluere to flow) + -us -ous

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Parts of speech for Superfluously

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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superfluously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for superfluously

adverb superfluously

gratuitously — given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.

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