Definitions for: Superfluity

[n] extreme excess; "an embarrassment of riches"

Webster (1913) Definition: Su`per*flu"i*ty, n.; pl. Superfluities. [L.
superfluit['e], L. superfluitas. See Superfluous.]
1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a
superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.

A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a
troubled superfluity. --Suckling.

2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. ``By a
superfluity abominable.'' --Chaucer.

3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves
for show or luxury.

Syn: Superabundance; excess; redundancy.

Synonyms: embarrassment, nimiety, overplus, plethora

See Also: excess, excessiveness, inordinateness, redundance, redundancy

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