That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
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Too much.
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The quality or state of being in excess; superabundance.
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The quality or state of being superabundant; a superabundant quantity; redundancy; excess.
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The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or pr…
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Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay.
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State of being in excess.
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Exceeding what is natural or necessary; superabundant; exuberant; as, a redundant quantity of bile or food.
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To use frugally or stintingly, as that which is scarce or valuable; to retain or keep unused; to save.
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Performed to an extent not enjoined, or not required, by duty or necessity; as, supererogatory services.
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More than is wanted or is sufficient; rendered unnecessary by superabundance; unnecessary; useless; excessive; as, a superfluous price.
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Exceeding the number stated or prescribed; as, a supernumerary officer in a regiment.
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Surplus; excess; overplus; as, surplusage of grain or goods beyond what is wanted.
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