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2. dī̆minūtī̆f adj. & n.
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Gram. A derivative word denoting a small kind of the primitive, a diminutive; also noun diminutif.
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7. superficiā̆l adj.
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(a) On or at the surface of the skin, body, a boiling liquid, etc.; external; also, as noun: an outer surface or part; (b) without thorough understanding, cursory; (c) unimportant, insignificant; (d)……
8. superflū(e adj.
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superflue
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(a) Exceeding what is necessary or normal; (b) useless, worthless, vain; also, immoderate, excessive; ?foolish [quot. a1450 St.Kath.(3)]; (c) of a person: extravagant; also, of a house: ?extravagantly……