Additional and Superfluous

Additional

Additional adjective - Resulting in an increase in amount or number.
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Synonyms for Additional

Superfluous is a synonym for additional in quantity topic. In some cases you can use "Superfluous" instead an adjective "Additional", when it comes to topics like excess.

Nearby Words: addition, additive, additionally

Superfluous

Superfluous adjective - Being over what is needed.
Usage example: cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer

Additional is a synonym for superfluous in quantity topic. You can use "Additional" instead an adjective "Superfluous", if it concerns topics such as excess.

Nearby Words: superfluity, superfluously
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