Su′per‐flu″i‐ty (?), n.; pl.Superfluities (#). [L. superfluité, L. superfluitas. See Superfluous.] 1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.
A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled superfluity. Suckling.
2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. “By a superfluity abominable.” Chaucer.
3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury.
Syn. — Superabundance; excess; redundancy.