"superflux" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsuːpə(ɹ)flʌks/ Forms: superfluxes [plural]
Etymology: From Latin superfluxus, from superfluō (“overflow”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|superfluxus}} Latin superfluxus Head templates: {{en-noun}} superflux (plural superfluxes)
  1. An overabundance; a great amount Synonyms: superabundance, great deal, lots, excess, lot Related terms: superfluous
    Sense id: en-superflux-en-noun-tZdxw4X1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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