superfluity
UK: /suːˈpɜː.flu.ɪ.ti/ | US: /suːˈpɜːr.flu.ə.ti/
n. an excessive or unnecessary amount of something
n. something that is beyond what is needed or useful
The word "superfluity" originates from Latin superfluitās, derived from superfluere ("to overflow"), combining super- (above, beyond) and fluere (to flow). The morpheme super- implies excess, while flu- conveys the idea of fluidity or abundance. Over time, the term evolved in Middle English (via Old French superfluité) to describe anything overflowing or exceeding necessity, reflecting its literal and figurative roots in the concept of "flowing beyond limits."
The report was criticized for its superfluity of technical jargon.
She donated the superfluity of clothes to a local charity.
His speech lacked focus due to its superfluity of anecdotes.
Modern packaging often results in a superfluity of waste.
The garden’s superfluity of roses made it a visual delight.