Overplus

Quick meaning: Overplus is a noun meaning That which remains beyond what is necessary or required; a surplus.

Meaning

That which remains beyond what is necessary or required; a surplus.

Example Sentences

Thou hast thy Will, And Will too boote, and Will in ouer-plus.

Where some for an over-plus, or supererogation have added this necessaity, that they must necessarily accompany them, as well in death, as in life.

I proposed that the two referees should retire and consider for themselves how much should be allowed for the boy's board and lodging, deducting at the rate of sixpence a day for what advantage was gained by his going on errands; and that the overplus should be restored.

Word Forms

• overpluses
• overplusses

Synonyms for overplus

Depending on context, synonyms include plethora, nimiety, superfluity, embarrassment.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nimiety, superfluity, plethora, embarrassment, surplus, overplusage.

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