surplus — an amount that is more than what is needed or used
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an amount that is more than what is needed or used
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrpləs/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking always results in a food surplus - our fridge is like a mini grocery store!
- The government's surplus budget allowed for unexpected infrastructure improvements.
- After decluttering, I had a surplus of clothes that could outfit a small army.
surplus
NOUN[/ˈsɜːrpləs/]
an amount that is more than what is needed or used
Way more watermelons than needed
Lost our purpose in this surplus!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'surplus,' derived from Medieval Latin 'superplus,' combining Latin 'super' (over, above) and 'plus' (more). The word entered English in the 14th century.
Breakdown
super- (over, above) + plus (more) = surplus (amount over and above what is needed)
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking always results in a food surplus - our fridge is like a mini grocery store!”
“The government's surplus budget allowed for unexpected infrastructure improvements.”
“After decluttering, I had a surplus of clothes that could outfit a small army.”
“The renewable energy project created a surplus that was sold back to the grid.”
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