English Explanatory Dictionary

surplus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
  2. Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
  3. The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
  4. assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted.
adj
  1. Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient.
verb
  1. To treat as surplus to requirements; to sell off or dismiss from employment, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɝˌplʌs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɜːpləs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-surplus.wav

Word forms

surplus surpluses surplusses surplusing surplussing surplused surplussed

Etymology

From Middle English surplus, from Middle French surplus. Compare French surplus.

Synonyms

overquantity oversum superabundance abundance acrasia acrasy excess excessiveness exuberance copiousness fecundity fertileness fertility fruitfulness fulth glut immoderation incontinence intemperance mountain nimiety overabundance overage overflow overplus plenteousness plentifulness plenty plethora productiveness profusion superaddition superfluity superfluousness superflux superplus surfeit surplus surplusage uberty ug offcut

Antonyms

deficit lack shortage

Derived words

nonsurplus agricultural surplus capital surplus consumer surplus producer surplus surplus killing surplus labour surplus to requirements surplus value trade surplus
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