Surplusage — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsər-(ˌ)plə-sij/ sur·plus·age

Meaning & Definition of Surplusage

Surplusage (noun)

  1. surplus
  2. excessive or nonessential matter
  3. matter introduced in legal pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case

Surplusage (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed

    "a mall with a surplusage of stores all selling the same lines of clothing"

    similar: bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superabundance, superfluity, surfeit, surplus
    related: abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency, overproduction, overstock
    opposite: deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply
    near: dearth, lack, scarcity, want

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Surplusage

The most common words with a similar meaning to Surplusage:

bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superabundance, superfluity, surfeit, surplus

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Surplusage

Words with the opposite meaning of Surplusage:

deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply

Related Words for Surplusage

abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency, overproduction, overstock

Near Antonyms of Surplusage

dearth, lack, scarcity, want

Origin & Etymology of Surplusage

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Surplusage

What does "Surplusage" mean?

"Surplusage" means surplus. As a noun, it is defined as: surplus.

What is another word for "Surplusage"?

Other words for "Surplusage" include bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill and overmuch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Surplusage" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Surplusage"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Surplusage". Common alternatives include bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus and oversupply.

What is the opposite of "Surplusage"?

Antonyms of "Surplusage" include deficiency, deficit, insufficiency and undersupply. Near antonyms include dearth, lack, scarcity and want.

How do you use "Surplusage" in a sentence?

Examples of "Surplusage" in a sentence: "a mall with a surplusage of stores all selling the same lines of clothing".

Is "Surplusage" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Surplusage" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Surplusage"?

"Surplusage" is pronounced /ˈsər-(ˌ)plə-sij/ and divided into syllables as sur·plus·age.

What is the origin of the word "Surplusage"?

First known use: 15th century.