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superfluous

IPA pronunciation: /suːˈpɜː.fluː.əs/

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Russian meaning

Излишний, ненужный

English definition

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

Delete superfluous adjectives to tighten your essay arguments.

Collocations

superfluous details
superfluous words
deemed superfluous

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