Refine this word faster
Surplus
//ˈsɝˌplʌs// adj, noun, verb
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient. not-comparable
"surplus population"
Adjective
- 1 more than is needed, desired, or required wordnet
Noun
- 1 That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage. countable, uncountable
- 2 a quantity much larger than is needed wordnet
- 3 Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government. countable, uncountable
- 4 The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose. countable, uncountable
- 5 assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 To treat as surplus to requirements; to sell off or dismiss from employment, etc. transitive
"This employee was engaged to direct asphalt plants and inasmuch as the work for which he had been employed was completed, he was surplused and his return travel was approved […]"
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Middle English surplus, from Middle French surplus. Compare French surplus.
Etymology 2
From Middle English surplus, from Middle French surplus. Compare French surplus.
Etymology 3
From Middle English surplus, from Middle French surplus. Compare French surplus.
See also for "surplus"
Next best steps
Mini challenge
Unscramble this word: surplus