Ingles

superfluously

gb/sˈupɚflˈusli/ us/sˈupɚflˈusli/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb formal C1 property
1

in an unnecessary or excessive way

In a way that is not needed; too much.

Padron ng paggamit: superfluously + [adjective/verb]; superfluously [adjective/verb phrase]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often confused with "superficially" (meaning "only on the surface").
Mga kasingkahulugan
unnecessarily (Most direct and common synonym.) | needlessly (Emphasizes that it could have been avoided.) | excessively (Stresses degree rather than lack of need.)
Mga kasalungat
necessarily (Required or needed for a purpose.) | appropriately (Suitable and not more than needed.)
Mga kolokasyon
superfluously complicated |superfluously expensive |superfluously detailed |superfluously long |superfluously ornate |superfluously padded |superfluously added |superfluously included |superfluously large |superfluously elaborate
Mga tema
communication |writing |evaluation
Mga Halimbawa
  • The app asks for superfluously detailed personal information.
  • She packed superfluously for a two-day trip, bringing three suitcases.
  • The report was superfluously complicated for such a simple problem.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He spoke superfluously and confused everyone.
adverb formal C2 property
2

with unnecessary repetition or wording

With extra words that are not needed.

Padron ng paggamit: superfluously + [adjective]; superfluously [verb] (in writing/speech)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse it where simpler words like "too wordy" or "redundant" are more natural.
Mga kasingkahulugan
redundantly (Focuses on repetition of the same idea.) | wordily (Focuses on using too many words.)
Mga kasalungat
concisely (Using few words without losing meaning.) | succinctly (Brief and clearly expressed.)
Mga kolokasyon
superfluously wordy |superfluously verbose |superfluously redundant |superfluously repetitive |superfluously phrased |superfluously explained |superfluously stated
Mga tema
writing |communication |education
Mga Halimbawa
  • The instructions are superfluously wordy and hard to follow.
  • He superfluously repeated the same point in three different ways.
  • Several paragraphs could be cut because they superfluously restate earlier sections.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • This sentence is superfluously long.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
superfluously
IPA
GB/sˈupɚflˈusli/
US/sˈupɚflˈusli/
Mga pantig at diin
su - per - flu - ously (4 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (su)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: superfluously
  • Plural: superfluouslies
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