economics
surplus
An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; in finance, when income exceeds expenditure.
Example
"The government ran a budget surplus of $50 billion after years of austerity."
💡 Memory Tip
SURPLUS = SUPER PLUS — more than you need. The opposite of a deficit.
Etymology
From Latin 'super' (above) + 'plus' (more) — more than enough.
Common Misspellings
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