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.
The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. "By a superfluity abominable." Chaucer.
Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury.
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