- What is superfluous in Latin?
- What is the meaning of Superflu?
- How do you pronounce superfluous IPA?
- What is the plural of superfluous?
What is superfluous in Latin?
Superfluous comes from the Latin adjective superfluus, meaning literally "running over" or "overflowing." Superfluus, in turn, derives from the combination of the prefix super- (meaning "over" or "more") and fluere, "to flow." (Fluere also gave us fluid, fluent, and influence, among others.)
What is the meaning of Superflu?
Noun. superflu (usually uncountable, plural superflus) Any strain of flu that spreads unusually quickly, is unusually virulent, or is unusually unresponsive to treatment.
How do you pronounce superfluous IPA?
Pronunciation. (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/, /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/ (US) IPA: /suːˈpɝːflu.əs/
What is the plural of superfluous?
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity. noun, plural su·per·flu·i·ties. the state of being superfluous. a superabundant or excessive amount. something superfluous, as a luxury.