surplus

UK: /ˈsɜː.pləs/ | US: /ˈsɜːr.pləs/

Definition

  1. n. an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; excess.

  2. adj. more than what is needed or used; extra.

Structure
sur <over>plus <more>
Etymology

sur<over> + plus<more>

  • sur (from Latin super, meaning "over, above")
  • plus (from Latin plus, meaning "more")

Etymology Origin:
The word surplus originates from Old French surplus, combining sur- (over) and plus (more). It reflects the idea of something exceeding what is necessary or expected, rooted in Latin’s super (over) and plus (more). This logical pairing captures the concept of abundance or leftover quantity.

Examples

  1. The factory produced a surplus of goods this quarter.

  2. Donate the surplus food to the local shelter.

  3. His surplus energy made him restless.

  4. The budget showed a surplus after cost-cutting measures.

  5. Farmers often store surplus crops for leaner seasons.