surplus
adjective/ˈsɜːpləs/
/ˈsɜːrplʌs/
- more than is needed or used
- surplus cash
- Surplus grain is being sold for export.
- This diet guarantees to help you shed surplus fat.
- surplus to something These items are surplus to requirements (= not needed).
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French sourplus, from medieval Latin superplus, from super- ‘in addition’ + plus ‘more’.Want to learn more?
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