Überflüssig
Example: In diesem Bericht sind viele Details völlig überflüssig und verwirrend.
Definition
"Überflüssig" describes something unnecessary or superfluous, often referring to details or items that do not contribute meaningfully and can be omitted without loss. For example, in a report, "überflüssig" details are those that confuse rather than clarify the content.
Etymology
The German word "überflüssig" combines "über" (over, above) and "flüssig" (flowing), originally suggesting something that flows over or beyond what is needed. Did you know? It metaphorically implies excess, like water flowing beyond its container, making things redundant or unnecessary.
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"Überflüssig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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