Superfluous definition

Superfluous means 'more than what is needed'. Generally we use such expressions in our sentences because we are habitual of translating them from Hindi to English. For example we say 'return back' even when we know that 'return' means 'to come back' or 'go back'.
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Superfluous means “more than enough, redundant, needless.”
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Examples of Superfluous in a sentence

  • Superfluous spot colours must be converted to the CMYK colour model.

  • Rule 70, ‘Weapons of a Nature to Cause Superfluous Injury or Unnecessary Suffering’, ICRC Customary International Humanitarian Law Study, <htpp://www.icrc.org/customary- ihl/eng/docs/v1_cha_chapter20_rule70>.

  • Subject to any and all adjustments as agreed in this Supply Contract including CLAUSES 10 (f) (Superfluous Equipment), 20.2 (Most Favoured Customer) 34.7 (Upgrade Product Credit), the prices for Equipment and Services shall remain unchanged during the Term and Warranty Period.

  • Superfluous language in previous contracts, which referred separately to Library Faculty, is deleted from this contract in recognition of the status of professional Librarians as full members of the University Faculty.

Related to Superfluous

  • combustible waste ’ means non-biodegradable, non- recyclable, non-reusable, non-hazardous solid waste having minimum calorific value exceeding 1500 kcal/kg and excluding chlorinated materials like plastic, wood pulp, etc.;

  • Irritant means any substance, other than a corrosive, that on

  • toxic waste or "toxic substance" under any provision of Environmental Law and shall also include, without limitation, petroleum, petroleum products, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls and radioactive materials;

  • Putrescible waste means solid waste that contains organic matter capable of being decomposed by microorganisms and of such a character and proportion as to be capable of attracting or providing food for birds. The term does not include uncontaminated yard trash or clean wood.