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Superfluous

Definition:

adjective

1. exceeding what is necessary or required; excessive; unnecessary.

2. irrelevant or redundant; not essential or necessary.

Sense 1:

Exceeding what is necessary or required:

Example sentences:

1. The company's superfluous spending on unnecessary luxuries led to their financial downfall.
2. She wore a superfluous amount of jewelry, making her appearance ostentatious.

Sense 2:

Irrelevant or redundant; not essential or necessary:

Example sentences:

1. The additional comments in the report seemed superfluous to the main argument.
2. Using superfluous words in your writing can make it appear bloated and confusing.

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