Meaning
superfluous, unnecessary
- exceeding what is sufficient or necessary; redundant
In a sentence
Ogni ulteriore spiegazione sarebbe del tutto superflua.
Any further explanation would be completely superfluous.
In tempi di crisi dobbiamo evitare ogni acquisto superfluo.
In times of crisis, we must avoid any unnecessary purchase.
Il testo è chiaro; non aggiungere parole superflue.
The text is clear; do not add redundant words.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| superfluo | masculine · singular |
| superflua | feminine · singular |
| superflui | masculine · plural |
| superflue | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often contrasted with 'essenziale' (essential) or 'necessario' (necessary).