überflüssigerweise

überflüssigerweise is a German adverb that translates to "superfluously," "unnecessarily," or "pointlessly" in English. It is formed by combining the adjective "überflüssig" (superfluous, redundant) with the adverbial suffix "-erweise." The word implies that an action or something done is more than what is needed, often to the point of being a hindrance or lacking purpose.

The adverb is used to describe actions, statements, or things that are done or exist without any practical benefit or necessity. For example, one might say someone "überflüssigerweise" added extra details to a report that were already clear, or that a complex mechanism was "überflüssigerweise" designed when a simpler solution would suffice. It carries a connotation of wastefulness, either of time, effort, or resources.

In German grammar, "überflüssigerweise" functions as an adverbial modifier, providing information about the manner in which an action is performed. It can be placed at various points in a sentence, typically before the verb or after the object, depending on emphasis and sentence structure. Understanding this adverb helps in grasping nuances of German expression related to efficiency and purposefulness.