superfluity

Meanings

• noun

  The state or quality of having more than is necessary or required.

• noun

  An excessive quantity of something.

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Antonyms

necessity , necessity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with superfluity
plenty , enty , feelingly , reality

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Variants

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superfluities , superfluity

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Etymology

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From the Latin superfluus, meaning 'abundant, overflowing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term superfluity was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The concept of superfluity has been explored in various works of literature, including Shakespeare's Hamlet and Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.

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Related Concepts

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1. luxury: Luxury refers to something that is not essential but is desirable and indulgent.

2. waste: Waste refers to the unnecessary use or disposal of resources.

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Culture

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Superfluity is a concept that has been explored in various fields, including literature, philosophy, and economics. In literature, superfluity is often used to describe excessive or unnecessary elements in a story or character. In philosophy, it is a concept that has been discussed in relation to simplicity and essentialism. In economics, it refers to production or consumption beyond what is necessary or required.

How to Memorize "superfluity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bowl overflowing with fruit or a person wearing excessive jewelry to remember the meaning of superfluity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word superfluity with the idea of excess or abundance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Superfluous is more than we need, Understanding that less is indeed a good deed' to remember the meaning of superfluity.

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