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. [ 1913 Webster ]
A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled superfluity. Suckling. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. “By a superfluity abominable.” Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury. [ 1913 Webster ]