adjective

superfluous

/suːˈpɜːrfluəs/ · say it: soo·PER·floo·uhs

more than is needed; unnecessary

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1. (adjective) more than needed or required; unnecessary

2. (adjective) more than enough; surplus

Examples

1. The report included superfluous details that weren't relevant to the main argument.
2. After paying the bills, she had some superfluous income that she could save.

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