Superfluous

/suːˈpɜr.flʊ.əs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Extra, additional to what is necessary; unnecessary.

The report contained a superfluous amount of information that confused rather than clarified the main points.

Not needed; excessive.

She trimmed the superfluous branches from the tree to help it grow better.

Serving no useful purpose; being beyond what is required.

His superfluous comments during the meeting were met with eye rolls from his colleagues.

Overly abundant or excessive.

They added superfluous decorations to the room, making it feel cluttered rather than cozy.

From Latin 'superfluus', meaning 'overflowing, excessive'.

superfluous information

Data or details that are not needed or relevant.

superfluous spending

Expenditure that exceeds what is necessary.

superfluous remarks

Comments that do not add value and may confuse.

superfluous features

Attributes or functions that are extra and not essential.

superfluity

The quality of being superfluous; an excessive amount.

surplus

An amount that is more than what is needed.

redundancy

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful.

Over the top

That party was so over the top, with superfluous decorations everywhere!

Extra

Her outfit was extra, totally superfluous for a casual day out.