Dictionary Entry
superfluous
superfluous is a 11-letter English word with 3 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: More than is wanted or is sufficient; rendered unnecessary by superabundance; unnecessary; useless; excessive; as, a superfluous price. Face value is 16 in Scrabble and 21 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
11 letters · Scrabble 16 · Words With Friends 21 · 3 senses
Definitions
- 1adjective
More than is wanted or is sufficient; rendered unnecessary by superabundance; unnecessary; useless; excessive; as, a superfluous price.
- 2adjective
more than is needed, desired, or required
"trying to lose excess weight"
"found some extra change lying on the dresser"
- 3adjective
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
"otiose lines in a play"
"advice is wasted words"
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