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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSurplus
/ˈsɜːr.pləs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.
"The orchard produced a massive fruit surplus this season, prompting donations to local food banks."
- 1
More than what is needed or required; excess.
"The factory sold its surplus equipment to smaller regional manufacturers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French surplus, originating from the Late Latin superplus, combining 'super-' (over, above) and 'plus' (more). Entering Middle English in the 15th century, the term originally referred to an excess amount remaining after use or need had been satisfied, evolving to encompass economic and logistical overages.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Surplus" is said worldwide
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excédent
Transliteration: /ɛk.se.dɑ̃/
"Il y a un excédent de production agricole cette année."
Überschuss
Transliteration: /ˈyːbɐˌʃʊs/
"Das Unternehmen verzeichnete in diesem Quartal einen großen Überschuss."
surplus
Transliteration: /ˈsurplus/
"Il bilancio dello Stato mostra un piccolo surplus."
excedente
Transliteration: /eks.eˈðen.te/
"Vendieron el excedente de material a otra empresa."
excedente
Transliteration: /eɡ.zeˈdẽ.tʃi/
"Há um excedente de energia que pode ser exportado."
अतिरिक्त
Transliteration: atirikt
"हमारे पास उपभोग के बाद अनाज का अतिरिक्त हिस्सा है।"
剩余
Transliteration: shèngyú
"公司把剩余的物资捐给了慈善机构。"
잉여
Transliteration: ingyeo
Script: 잉여물자
"정부는 시장에 남은 잉여 농산물을 매입했다."
余剰
Transliteration: yojō
"企業は余剰資金を高配当に回した。"
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