Definition of Superfluity
Superfluity
A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.
The state or quality of being superfluous; excess.
Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury.
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Superfluity Quotations
A superfluity of wealth, and a train of domestic slaves, naturally banish a sense of general liberty, and nourish the seeds of that kind of independence that usually terminates in aristocracy.
Mercy Otis Warren
As for plenty, we had not only for necessity, conveniency and decency, but for delight and pleasure to superfluity.
Margaret Cavendish
I am one of those for whom superfluity is a necessity.
Theophile Gautier
Superfluity Translations
superfluity in Spanish is superfluidad
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