'Superfluities' definitions:

Definition of 'Superfluities'

From: GCIDE
  • Superfluity \Su`per*flu"i*ty\, n.; pl. Superfluities. [L. superfluit['e], L. superfluitas. See Superfluous.]
  • 1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth. [1913 Webster]
  • A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled superfluity. --Suckling. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. "By a superfluity abominable." --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Superabundance; excess; redundancy. [1913 Webster]

Words containing 'Superfluities'