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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Superfluity \Su`per*flu"i*ty\, n.; pl. Superfluities. [L. superfluit['e], 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] Syn: Superabundance; excess; redundancy. [1913 Webster]