| 释义 |
su·per·flu·i·ty
\ˌsüpə(r)ˈflüəd.ē, -üətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English superfluitee, from Middle French superfluité, from Late Latin superfluitat-, superfluitas, from Latin superfluus superfluous + -itat-, -itas -ity
1.
a. : a superabundant excess : an amount greatly beyond what is sufficient, necessary, or advantageous : a copious oversupply
< this book has … a superfluity of introductions and summaries — M.G.Singer >
b. : the quality or state of being extra or superfluous : wastefulness
< there is no superfluity in the means employed — C.R.Darwin >
c. : a thing that is unnecessary or in excess : a superfluous or dispensable thing
< do not permit children to indulge in superfluities … until essentials are met — Mary Ines >
2. : immoderate and especially luxurious living, habits, or desires : prodigality, extravagance
Synonyms: see excess |