noun
surplusage
Surplusage (noun) means (formal) An amount that is more than what is needed.
noun
1
(formal) An amount that is more than what is needed.
2
(law) Extra wording in a legal document that is not needed and can be left out.
3
(law) An amount paid out that is more than what was owed.
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Etymology
Comes from Medieval Latin surplusagium, from surplus.
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What is the meaning of surplusage?
"surplusage" (noun) means (formal) An amount that is more than what is needed.
What is another word for surplusage?
Other words for "surplusage" include nimiety, surplus, excess.
What is the opposite of surplusage?
Opposites of "surplusage" include marrow, pith, gist.
What are the different meanings of surplusage?
"surplusage" has 3 main meanings: 1. (formal) An amount that is more than what is needed; 2. (law) Extra wording in a legal document that is not needed and can be left out; 3. (law) An amount paid out that is more than what was owed.
