noun
spillover
Spillover (noun) means something that overflows or spreads beyond its original limit, or an unintended extra effect.
noun
1
Something that overflows or spreads beyond its original limit, or an unintended extra effect.
"The spillover from the dam due to the heavy rains will run down this channel and harmlessly dump into that river, we hope."
2
The passing of an infection from one animal species to another, especially into humans.
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Etymology
Formed from spill and over.
Rhymes for spillover
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What is the meaning of spillover?
"spillover" (noun) means something that overflows or spreads beyond its original limit, or an unintended extra effect.
What are the different meanings of spillover?
"spillover" has 2 main meanings: 1. Something that overflows or spreads beyond its original limit, or an unintended extra effect; 2. The passing of an infection from one animal species to another, especially into humans.
