myEtymology.com: English etymology of superfluity

Etymology of the English word superfluity

the English word superfluity

derived from the Old French word superfluite

derived from the Late Latin word superfluite

derived from the Latin word superfluus (superfluous, in excess of need; remaining after something taken)

derived from the Classical Latin word superfluere (overflow, flow over brim, sides)

using the Medieval Latin prefix super-

derived from the Classical Latin word super (above)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *uper

derived from the Late Latin word fluere (flow, stream; emanate)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *bhleu-

The earliest known usage of superfluity in English dates from the 14th century.

Word found in Modern English