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SURPLUSAGE

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Surplusage.

Surplusage - as a noun

A quantity much larger than is needed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excessnimietysurplus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
overabundanceovermuchovermuchnesssuperabundance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The author used surplusage in his writing to intentionally create a sense of complexity."
"The politician's speech was full of surplusage, making it difficult to understand his main points."
"The lawyer asked the court to strike the surplusage from the witness's testimony."
"The editor advised the writer to remove the surplusage and simplify the sentence."
"The textbook contained several paragraphs of surplusage that could have been omitted."
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Word Game Points

Is SURPLUSAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, surplusage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SURPLUSAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SURPLUSAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surplusage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SURPLUSAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SURPLUSAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surplusage is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SURPLUSAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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