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superfluous

/suːˈpɜːrfluəs/
su · per · flu · ous suː · ˈpɜːr · flu · əs
English Definition
adj. unnecessary; excessive; redundant
中文释义
多余的；不必要的
Significado en Español
superfluo
한국어 뜻
불필요한, 여분의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thừa, không cần thiết
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Example Sentence

Remove any superfluous details from the report.

从报告中删除任何多余的细节。

Synonyms
unnecessary redundant
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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.

  1. A necessary
  2. B luxurious
  3. C excessive
  4. D unique
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C — excessive. “superfluous” means adj. unnecessary; excessive; redundant

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The sharp editor cut every ______ word to make the essay clean and lean.

  1. A essential
  2. B vital
  3. C necessary
  4. D superfluous
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D — superfluous. “superfluous” means adj. unnecessary; excessive; redundant

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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.

How do you use “superfluous” in a sentence?

Remove any superfluous details from the report. (从报告中删除任何多余的细节。)

What are synonyms for “superfluous”?

unnecessary, redundant — all close in meaning to superfluous (adj. unnecessary; excessive; redundant).

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.

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