Surplus
/ˈsɜːr.plʌs/noun
An amount that exceeds what is needed or required.
Did you know?The term 'surplus' originates from the Latin 'superplus', meaning 'more than enough', hinting at a history of abundance and prosperity across civilizations.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
superplus
“more than enough, excessive”
Old French
Old French
surplus
“excess, something that remains”
Middle English
Middle English
surplus
“the remainder after subtraction or consumption”
Modern English
English
surplus
“an amount left over after requirements are met”