Use 'superfluity' to suggest cutting down on unnecessary parts or elements. The editor recommended removing the superfluity in the draft to make the message clearer.
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Writing Critique
'Superfluity' often implies excessive detail that detracts from clarity or purpose. Her novel was engaging, but the superfluity of characters confused readers.
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Information Overload
In information-heavy contexts, 'superfluity' can reflect an overload which may overwhelm. The lecture's superfluity of facts left students more puzzled than informed.