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superfluous in German

superfluous in German is überflüssig — superfluous means more than is needed; unnecessary or excess.

superfluous in German

überflüssig
adj
In excess of what is required or sufficient.

What does "superfluous" mean?

  1. adj More than is needed; unnecessary or excess.
    "He crossed out the superfluous details to tighten the essay."
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superfluous in a sentence

  • He crossed out the superfluous details to tighten the essay.
  • Once the deal closed, the extra paperwork felt superfluous.

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What is "superfluous" in German?

"superfluous" in German is überflüssig. superfluous means: More than is needed; unnecessary or excess.

How do you use "superfluous" in a sentence?

Example: "He crossed out the superfluous details to tighten the essay." In German, "superfluous" is überflüssig.

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