Superfluous

/suːˈpɜːrfluəs/ adjective medium

More than what is needed, to the point of being unnecessary or excessive.

The editor cut every superfluous adjective from the article to tighten the prose.

Memory Trick

Superfluous combines 'super-' (over) with 'fluere' (to flow) -- picture a cup so overfilled that the extra liquid just flows uselessly over the rim.

Antonyms

Requisite

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