surpluses
noun
Simple meaning
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
surpluhsizSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɝpləsɪz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
law
The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
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This meaning: That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
Used this way, surpluses is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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