adjective · Medium SAT word

    Superfluous

    unnecessary; serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

    Superfluous in a sentence

    The article contained superfluous details that didn't contribute meaningfully.

    Synonyms for superfluous

    Antonyms for superfluous

    • necessary
    • essential
    • required

    Practice superfluous on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like superfluous appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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