superfluus

Meaning

1. (adjective, declension-1, declension-2) running over, overflowing
2. (adjective, declension-1, declension-2, figuratively) superfluous, unnecessary
3. (adjective, declension-1, declension-2, figuratively) that is left over, remaining

Concepts

leftover

relict

remainder

remaining

superfluous

Synonyms

supervacuus

superforāneus

supervacāneus

Translations

superflu

überflüssig

περιττός

autre

restant

superflu

autres

qui reste

de surplus

restante

rimanente

superfluo

overig

overtollig

restant

Pronounced as (IPA)

[sʊˈpɛr.fɫu.ʊs]

Etymology

From superfluō (“I am superfluous”, from super + fluō (“flow”)).