Category:Superfluity

Su`per*flu"i*ty, n.; pl. Superfluities. Etym: [l. superfluité, l. Superfluitas. See superfluous.]

1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a Superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth. A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled Superfluity. Suckling.

2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. "by a Superfluity abominable." Chaucer.

3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show Or luxury.

Syn. -- superabundance; excess; redundancy.