overplus

noun

over·​plus ˈō-vər-ˌpləs How to pronounce overplus (audio)
Synonyms of overplusnext
: surplus

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Examples of overplus in a Sentence

the store was stuck with an overplus of tie-ins for a movie that fizzled at the box office

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, partial translation of Middle French surplus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overplus was in the 14th century

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overplus

noun
over·​plus ˈō-vər-ˌpləs How to pronounce overplus (audio)
: surplus

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