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SUPERFLUOUSNESS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word superfluousness. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word superfluousness. (close relations)
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excess
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

• the state of being more than full

• excessive indulgence

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

extra
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
noun

• a minor actor in crowd scenes

• an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

• something additional of the same kind

adverb

• unusually or exceptionally

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• added to a regular schedule

• further or added

needless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unnecessary and unwarranted

redundancy
nounn
noun

• repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission

• the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded

• (electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one component fails

• repetition of an act needlessly

spare
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

• an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

• a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• not taken up by scheduled activities

• kept in reserve especially for emergency use

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• refrain from harming

• save or relieve from an experience or action

• give up what is not strictly needed

• use frugally or carefully

surplus
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

unnecessary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not necessary

Alternatives for EXCESS

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