noun
a quantity much larger than is needed
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noun
immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
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noun
the state of being more than full
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noun
excessive indulgence
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Examples
- the child was spoiled by overindulgence
adjective
more than is needed, desired, or required
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Examples
- trying to lose excess weight
- found some extra change lying on the dresser
- yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
- skills made redundant by technological advance
- sleeping in the spare room
- supernumerary ornamentation
- it was supererogatory of her to gloat
- delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
- extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
- surplus cheese distributed to the needy