superfluous - Meaning in Gujarati

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superfluous - Meaning in Gujarati

Definitions and Meaning of superfluous in English

superfluous adjective

1. more than is needed, desired, or required

   Synonyms

   excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, supernumerary, surplus

   વધારાનું

   Examples

   • "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"
   • "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"
   • "found some extra change lying on the dresser"
   • "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"
   • "skills made redundant by technological advance"
   • "sleeping in the spare room"
   • "supernumerary ornamentation"
   • "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
   • "trying to lose excess weight"
   • "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"
2. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

   Synonyms

   otiose, pointless, purposeless, senseless, wasted

   Examples

   • "a life essentially purposeless"
   • "a pointless remark"
   • "advice is wasted words"
   • "otiose lines in a play"
   • "senseless violence"

Synonyms of superfluous

• excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, supernumerary, surplus
• otiose, pointless, purposeless, senseless, wasted

More matches for superfluous

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