superfluous
/suːˈpɜːfluəs/adjective
उच्चारण सूपर्फ़्लुअस
अनावश्यक, ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा, फ़ालतू
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adjective
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formal
more than is needed or wanted
अनावश्यक, ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा, फ़ालतू
- Cut out superfluous words to make the essay crisp.
- With two guards already there, a third was superfluous.
- The last paragraph is superfluous and can be removed.
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- Superfluous decorations spoilt the simple design.
- His help turned out to be superfluous.
Synonyms unnecessary redundant surplus
Opposite necessary essential indispensable
◇Word family
superfluously adv.superfluity noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
unnecessary redundant surplus excessive needless
Antonyms
necessary essential indispensable required vital
AaSpelling
su·per·flu·ous
With -fluous (not 'superflous'); stress on the second syllable, /suːˈpɜːfluəs/.
अंत में -fluous ('superflous' गलत है); stress दूसरे syllable पर, /suːˈpɜːfluəs/।