Supervacuous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /supəˈvækjʊəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Supervacuous is an adjective meaning superfluous, more than needed.
Meaning
superfluous, more than needed.
Example Sentences
Labor of mind facilitly may be evaded by imitation: for, so, sollicitude of mind conducive to invention becomes supervacuous.
1850, John Evelyn, R. M. Evanson, The History of Religion: A Rational Account of the True Religion, H. Colburn, page 285, Of this treasure, the Pope having the key, he may dispense the supervacuous duties of others (who do more than is required for their salvation) to sinners who have no merit of their own.
Synonyms for supervacuous
Depending on context, synonyms include superfluous, redundant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supervacaneous, superfluous, superserviceable, spare, supernumerary, waste.
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