The difference between Superfluous and Surplus
When used as adjectives, superfluous means in excess of what is required or sufficient, whereas surplus means being or constituting a surplus.
Surplus is also noun with the meaning: that which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached.
Surplus is also verb with the meaning: to treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.
check bellow for the other definitions of Superfluous and Surplus
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Superfluous as an adjective:
In excess of what is required or sufficient.
Examples:
"With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous."
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Surplus as a noun:
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
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Surplus as a noun:
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
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Surplus as a noun (legal):
The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
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Surplus as a noun (legal):
assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted.
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Surplus as an adjective:
Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient
Examples:
"surplus revenues"
"surplus population"
"surplus words"
"It is surplus to our needs"
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Surplus as a verb:
To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.