different between superfluous vs superstitious

English

Etymology

From Latin superfluus (“superfluous”), from superflu? (“overflow”), from super (“above, more than, over”) + flu? (“flow”). Compare mellifluous and fluid, also from Latin. Literally corresponds to overflow, which is from Germanic, rather than Latin.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /su??p??flu.?s/, /sj??p??flu.?s/
• (US) IPA^(key): /su??p??flu.?s/

Adjective

superfluous (comparative more superfluous, superlative most superfluous)

1. In excess of what is required or sufficient.

   With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous.

Synonyms

• excessive, extraneous, extra, pleonastic, supernumerary, surplus, unnecessary, extravagant

Coordinate terms

• gratuitous

Related terms

• superflux
• superfluity
• mellifluous

Translations

English

Etymology

Old French superstitieux, from Latin superstiti?sus, from superstitio + -?sus.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?s(j)u?.p??st?.??s/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?s(j)u.p??st?.??s/
• Rhymes: -???s

Adjective

superstitious (comparative more superstitious, superlative most superstitious)

1. Susceptible to superstitions.
2. Arising from or having the character of superstitions.
3. (archaic) overexact; unnecessarily scrupulous

Synonyms

• freety

Derived terms

Related terms

• superstition

Translations