surplus

Definitions


[ˈsəːpləs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply
(e.g: exports of food surpluses)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French sourplus, from medieval Latin superplus, from super- ‘in addition’ + plus ‘more’


[ˈsəːpləs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- more than what is needed or used; excess
(e.g: make the most of your surplus cash)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French sourplus, from medieval Latin superplus, from super- ‘in addition’ + plus ‘more’




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