Su`per*flu"i*ty (?), 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.
A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a
troubled superfluity.
Suckling.
2. The state or quality of being superfluous;
excess. "By a superfluity abominable."
Chaucer.
3. Something beyond what is needed; something
which serves for show or luxury.
Syn. -- Superabundance; excess; redundancy.