superfluous attributes

[suːˈpɜrfluəs ˈætrɪbjuːts]
noun phrasepl: superfluous attributes
atributos supérfluos
1. Qualities, characteristics, or features that are unnecessary, excessive, or more than what is required; elements that serve no essential purpose
The critic argued that the ornate decorations were superfluous attributes that detracted from the building's modern design.
O crítico argumentou que as decorações ornadas eram atributos supérfluos que prejudicavam o design moderno do edifício.
2. In technical or professional contexts, characteristics or properties that are redundant or add no value to a system, product, or process
The software developer removed superfluous attributes from the code to improve performance.
O desenvolvedor de software removeu atributos supérfluos do código para melhorar o desempenho.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese business, technology, and design contexts when discussing optimization and efficiency. In American English, it reflects a preference for minimalism and functionality, particularly in tech and design industries where 'less is more' philosophy prevails.
NYC Slang
extra stuff you don't need; fluff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unnecessary featuresredundant characteristicsexcessive elementsextraneous propertiesnon-essential qualities
Antonyms / Antônimos
essential attributesnecessary featuresfundamental propertiesrequired characteristicsvital qualities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atributos supérfluos
Standard usage in business, technology, and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
atributos desnecessários
Alternative, more colloquial phrasing
São Paulo
atributos redundantes
Preferred in tech and business sectors
Portugal
atributos supérfluos
Same formal usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

excessredundancyminimalismsuperfluityelegancesimplicityefficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the fat
trim the excess
strip it down to basics
remove the bells and whistles
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