Superfluity
Pronunciation : Su`per*flu"i*ty
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. superfluit?, L. superfluitas. See Superfluous.]
Definition : 1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth. A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a troubled superfluity. Suckling.
2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. "By a superfluity abominable." Chaucer.
3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury.
Syn. -- Superabundance; excess; redundancy.
pl. Superfluities.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913