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Definition superfluous in American English

superfluous adjective

adjective
/sʊˈpɜrfluəs/
1

not needed or wanted

Example

Charlie gave him a look that made words superfluous.

Example

They were superfluous to requirements (=not required).

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Definition superfluous in American English