superfluous
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/suːˈpɜːrfluəs/
su · per · flu · ous
suː · ˈpɜːr · flu · əs
English Definition
adj. unnecessary; excessive; redundant
Significado en Español
superfluo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thừa, không cần thiết
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super-(above) + flu(flow, overflow) + ous → excessive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “superfluous” as used in the sentence: The decorations on the cake were beautiful, but some thought they were superfluous.
A
necessary
B
luxurious
C
excessive
D
unique
Show answer
C — excessive.
“superfluous” means adj. unnecessary; excessive; redundant
Common questions about “superfluous”
What does “superfluous” mean?
superfluous — adj. unnecessary; excessive; redundant. In Chinese: 多余的；不必要的.
How do you pronounce “superfluous”?
superfluous is pronounced /suːˈpɜːrfluəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: su · per · flu · ous.
Is “superfluous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. superfluous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “superfluous”?
super-(above) + flu(flow, overflow) + ous → excessive.
