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The editor removed several superfluous details from the briefing to make it more concise. In this sentence, the word superfluous most nearly means which of the following?

  1. A
    essential
  2. B
    superior
  3. excessiveCevap
  4. D
    fluent

Cevap

The word 'excessive' is the correct synonym for 'superfluous'.
The word 'superfluous' is derived from the prefix 'super-' (beyond, over), the root 'flu' (to flow), and the adjective suffix '-ous' (characterized by). Literally meaning 'overflowing,' it describes something that exceeds what is necessary. In the context of removing unneeded content to achieve conciseness, 'excessive' is the exact synonym.

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1
Analyze the morphological components of the target word 'superfluous'.
The word consists of the prefix 'super-' (above/over/beyond), the Latin root 'flu' (to flow), and the adjective suffix '-ous' (having the quality of).
Breaking down word structure reveals the literal meaning of 'overflowing' or 'beyond what is required'.
2
Evaluate the context within the sentence.
Removing details to make a briefing concise indicates those details were extra and unneeded.
Contextual clues reinforce the morphological deduction.
3
Match the derived meaning to the appropriate synonym.
'Excessive' directly denotes going beyond normal or necessary limits.
Aligning the morphological and contextual definitions with the provided options.

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Deconstructing words using prefixes, roots, and suffixes to deduce meaning and identify precise synonyms.
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