Superfluous synonyms and antonyms
so͝o-pûr'flo͝o-əs
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Not essential
The definition of unnecessary is not needed.
Unnecessary to the meaning
Not truly or properly belonging; not essential
Abundant to excess.
wanting (antonym)
Not up to some standard; inadequate in some essential
Not needed; unnecessary.
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Not essential; of relatively no importance; unnecessary
The definition of inordinate is an over abundance or exceeding reasonable limits.
Lazy; indolent.
Too much; excessive.
very great
The definition of exorbitant is something that is excessive or goes beyond reasonable.
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on-one-s-hands
(Idiomatic) Being one's liability or responsibility; with which one is lumbered.
in excess
Giving or given freely and abundantly; extravagant:
turgescent
Becoming turgid or swollen; swelling
Superfluous
Of, or relating to pleonasm.
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Very generous or liberal in giving or spending, often extravagantly so; prodigal
scanty (antonym)
Barely sufficient; not ample; meager
lacking (antonym)
extra (related)
Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
extreme (related)
A maximum or minimum value of a function.
Unwanted; superfluous; in the way
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Being more than is usual, required, or permitted:
The definition of excessive is something or someone that goes beyond what is normal, acceptable or necessary.
excrescent
Growing out abnormally, excessively, or superfluously.
Not called for by the circumstances; uncalled-for; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; unjustified.
Wastefully extravagant.
more than is needed, desired, or required
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Greater in number than.
Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient; as, surplus revenues; surplus population; surplus words.
The definition of useless is someone or something that has no function or purpose or that is not helpful in any way.
Lacking worth; of no use or value.
supererogation
The act of doing more than is required or expected
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superflux
An overabundance; a great amount
essential (antonym)
(Biochemistry) Being a substance that is required for normal functioning but cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore must be included in the diet:
necessary (antonym)
Logically inevitable:
important (antonym)
The definition of important is having great significance or consequence.
Not purposeful; aimless
Without consideration, awareness or sound judgement; unreasonable; unwise; stupid.
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(Archaic) Having elapsed.
irrelevant (related)
meaningless (related)
valueless (related)
unintelligible (related)
incomprehensible (related)
unimportant (related)
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nonsensical (related)
Excessive or superfluous expenditure of money
Ineffectual; useless:
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