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surplus

/ˈsɜːpləs/

Meanings
  • noun

    A quantity or amount that is more than is needed or required.

  • noun

    An excess or more than sufficient amount of something.


Antonyms

deficit , lack
Synonyms

oversum
Rhymes
Words rhyming with surplus
curses , peruses , abuses
Variants
List of all variants of surplus that leads to same result
surplus , surpluses , surplus value , surplus values , surplus to requirements , budget surplus , trade surplus
Etymology
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From Old French surplus, from sur 'above, beyond' + plen 'full'.


Trivia
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  1. The term surplus was first used in English in the 14th century.

  2. In agriculture, a surplus crop occurs when farmers produce more food than what is needed for their own consumption and for the local market.

  3. The term surplus can also be used figuratively to describe an excess of emotions, time, or energy.


Related Concepts
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  1. Deficit: The opposite of a surplus, where there is a shortage or lack of something.

  2. Balance of Trade: The difference between a country's exports and imports of goods and services.


Culture
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In literature and art, surplus often represents abundance, excess, or prosperity. In economic contexts, surplus can refer to production beyond what is needed for immediate consumption.

How to Memorize "surplus"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a storage bin or warehouse filled beyond capacity with goods or supplies.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'abundance' or 'excess' when trying to remember the meaning of surplus.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'more than enough' to remember the definition of surplus.


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