1. Something unnecessary or excessive that serves no essential purpose
The decorative flourishes were superfluous elements in an otherwise minimalist design.
Os ornamentos decorativos eram elementos supérfluos em um design minimalista.
2. In writing or composition, unnecessary words or phrases that can be removed without affecting meaning
The editor removed superfluous elements to make the essay more concise.
O editor removeu elementos supérfluos para tornar o ensaio mais conciso.