- not superfluous
- Макаров: нелишний
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
not superfluous
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superfluous — superfluous,[/p] surplus, supernumerary, extra, spare all describe what is above or beyond what is needed or indispensable. Superfluous implies a superabundance or excess that requires elimination or pruning {many people . . . found themselves… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
superfluous — [sə pʉr′flo͞o əs, so͞opʉr′flo͞o əs] adj. [L superfluus < superfluere, to overflow: see SUPER & FLUCTUATE] 1. being more than is needed, useful, or wanted; surplus; excessive 2. not needed; unnecessary; irrelevant [a superfluous remark] 3. Obs … English World dictionary
Superfluous man — The Superfluous Man ( ru. «лишний человек») is a 19th century Russian literary concept. It relates to an individual, possibly of talent and capability, who does not fit into the state centered pattern of employment. Often the individual is born… … Wikipedia
superfluous — su|per|flu|ous [ su pɜrfluəs ] adjective FORMAL not needed or wanted: UNNECESSARY: Charlie gave him a look that made words superfluous. They were superfluous to requirements (=not required). ╾ su|per|flu|ous|ly adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
superfluous man — ▪ literature Russian Lishny Chelovek, a character type whose frequent recurrence in 19th century Russian literature is sufficiently striking to make him a national archetype. He is usually an aristocrat, intelligent, well educated, and… … Universalium
superfluous — UK [suːˈpɜː(r)fluəs] / US [sʊˈpɜrfluəs] adjective not needed or wanted They were superfluous to requirements (= not required). Derived word: superfluously adverb … English dictionary
superfluous — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin superfluus, literally, running over, from superfluere to overflow, from super + fluere to flow more at fluid Date: 15th century 1. a. exceeding what is sufficient or necessary ; extra b. not needed… … New Collegiate Dictionary
superfluous — [suːˈpɜːfluəs] adj not needed or wanted Syn: unnecessary … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
redundant, superfluous, prolix — These words have a common meaning of too much, more than is required or needed, excessive : The speaker s response to the question was redundant (or superfluous or prolix). Superfluous, derived from Latin terms meaning overflow, is applicable to… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… … Universalium
Contemplation — • The idea of contemplation is connected with that of mystical theology Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. contemplation Contemplation … Catholic encyclopedia
