SURPLUS
7 letters
9 Scrabble points
/ˈsɜːpləs/
Definition of SURPLUS
noun
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That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
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Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
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The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
Related words:
oversum
verb
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To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.
adjective
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Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient
"It is surplus to our needs"
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
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Length
7 letters
Scrabble Score
9 points