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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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3. excrescent adj.
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Math. Resulting from addition, greater.
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6. irrāciọ̄nāl adj.
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Math. Of quantities: that cannot be expressed in ordinary numbers or fractions.
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8. quā̆drāt(e adj.
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quadrate
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(a) Of a plane figure: square or rectangular; (b) of an object: quadrate in form; also, having a square or rectangular base or cross section; also, of a bone: roughly quadrilateral in form; as noun: a……
10. 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)……
11. 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……
12. superflū̆ǒus adj.
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(a) Exceeding what is necessary or normal, redundant; ?also, useless, vain [last quot.]; (b) immoderate, excessive; (c) math. superfluous ..nombre, a number the sum of whose aliquot parts is greater……