Word: surplus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sur
plus
Definition: Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
Morphemes:
Affix: surplus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sur-
Language: fr
Decoded: sur-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: over- (excessive; excessively; too much)
Affix: plus
Language: fr
Decoded: plus
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: more, -er (indicating a higher degree or quantity)