Surplussed: meaning, definitions and examples
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surplussed
[ sɜrˈplʌst ]
excess, extra
Surplussed refers to something that is in excess or more than what is needed. It is often used in contexts such as inventory or resources that exceed the required or expected amount. This term is commonly applied in economic or business scenarios where assets or products are beyond the required capacity. A surplussed item may not have immediate value or usefulness, leading to potential disposal or sale.
Synonyms
excess, overage, redundant, surplus.
Examples of usage
- The factory had a surplussed inventory after the holiday season.
- Officials decided to sell the surplussed vehicles at an auction.
- We had surplussed resources that were donated to the charity.
Translations
Translations of the word "surplussed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excedente
🇮🇳 अतिरिक्त
🇩🇪 überschüssig
🇮🇩 kelebihan
🇺🇦 надлишковий
🇵🇱 nadmiarowy
🇯🇵 余剰の
🇫🇷 excédentaire
🇪🇸 excedente
🇹🇷 artık
🇰🇷 잉여의
🇸🇦 زائد
🇨🇿 přebytečný
🇸🇰 prebytočný
🇨🇳 过剩的
🇸🇮 odvezen
🇮🇸 ofauðugur
🇰🇿 артық
🇬🇪 მეტი
🇦🇿 artıq
🇲🇽 excedente
Etymology
The term 'surplussed' is derived from the word 'surplus', which originates from the Latin word 'superplus', meaning 'more than enough'. Surplus as a noun became popular in the English language in the late Middle Ages, signifying an amount that exceeds what is necessary or required. The adjectival form 'surplussed' evolved to describe not only the quantity exceeding a certain limit but also the items or resources that are no longer necessary due to this excess. This evolution reflects societal changes where production often exceeds consumption, leading to discussions around waste management and resource allocation.