Superfluous
Adjective
/suːˈpɜːrfluəs/
English Definition
More than what is needed or wanted; excessive; unnecessary.
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๐ก How to Remember Easily (Realistic Memory Hook / Mnemonic)
💡 Memory Trick: Imagine you're trying to fill a small glass of water, but the tap is on 'super' high 'flow', causing water to spill everywhere. That extra, spilled water is *superfluous* – more than what's needed, unnecessary, and wasteful. It's 'super' much 'flow'!
๐ Practical Context & Exam Sentence
"Removing superfluous details from your essay will make your argument clearer and more concise."
๐ข Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
Redundant
excessive
surplus
extraneous
unneeded
๐ด Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Necessary
essential
vital
crucial
indispensable
๐ More Exam Vocabulary
Pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory; fleeting.Eschew
To deliberately avoid using; to abstain from; to shun.Alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness; promptness in response or action.Parsimonious
Extremely unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal to an excessive degree.Alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness; promptness in response or action.
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