superfluous

/suːˈpɜːfluəs/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈupɚflwˌʌs] /suːˈpɜːrfluəs/ (ame, ipa) · [sˈupɚflwˌʌs] /su̇-ˈpər-flü-əs How to pronounce superfluous (audio)/ (ame, mw)

superfluous — 形容詞

  • superfluouspositive
  • more superfluouscomparative
  • most superfluoussuperlative

1. existing or supplied in a quantity that goes beyond what is necessary or useful,

1.形容詞B2
釋義

多餘的

超過實際需要而顯得多餘

existing or supplied in a quantity that goes beyond what is necessary or useful, so that the extra part serves no real purpose

例句

Vivek crossed out several superfluous items from the trip packing list.

Vivek 從旅遊行李清單上劃掉了幾項多餘的物品。

superfluous + noun (items)

Théo thought the long introduction was superfluous and asked to skip it.

Théo 認為那篇冗長的引言是多餘的，於是要求跳過它。

同義詞
  • unnecessary

    broader and less formal; 'unnecessary' simply means not needed, while 'superfluous' suggests excess beyond what is required

  • redundant

    often implies something was once useful but is no longer needed because it has been replaced or duplicated

  • excessive

    focuses on degree rather than necessity; 'excessive' means too much, while 'superfluous' emphasizes lack of need

  • surplus

    neutral and factual; 'surplus' describes what remains after needs are met, without the negative judgement of 'superfluous'

反義詞
  • necessary

    the opposite of superfluous — needed or required for a purpose

  • essential

    absolutely necessary; stronger than 'necessary', implying something cannot be done without

文法句型

superfluous + noun

be + superfluous

it is superfluous to + verb

find/consider/regard + noun + superfluous

用法筆記

More formal than 'unnecessary' or 'extra'. Common in academic, professional, and editorial contexts. Can be used in the pattern 'it is superfluous to + infinitive' (e.g., 'it is superfluous to repeat the instructions').

常見錯誤

❌The comment was completely unnecessary and superfluous.
✅The comment was superfluous.
💡'superfluous' already implies unnecessary; pairing it with 'unnecessary' creates redundancy.