SUPERFLUOUSNESS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word superfluousness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SUPERFLUOUSNESS
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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 |