surplusage

[ sur-pluhs-ij ]

noun

1. something that is surplus; an excess amount.
2. an excess of words.

surplusage

/ ˈsɜːpləsɪdʒ /

noun

1. law (in pleading, etc) irrelevant matter, such as a superfluous allegation
2. an excess of words
3. a less common word for surplus

Word History and Origins

Origin of surplusage¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; surplus, -age

Example Sentences

But far more satisfactory for absorbing the surplusage of labour was the development which the period witnessed in manufacture.

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There is a great surplusage of words and a seeming inability to get to the point.

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A surplusage given to one part is paid out of a reduction from another part of the same creature.

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No, sir; it is not necessary and it is entirely what they call surplusage.

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His account was heavy enough as it stood without piling up surplusage.

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