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excess vs surplusage

surplusage vs excess

excess and surplusage both are nouns.

excess is an adjective but surplusage is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excess Yes Yes No No
surplusage Yes No No No
As nouns, excess and surplusage are synonyms defined as:
  • excess and surplusage: a quantity much larger than is needed
Other synonyms of excess include nimiety, surplus.
excess (noun) surplusage (noun)
excessive indulgence a quantity much larger than is needed
immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
a quantity much larger than is needed
the state of being more than full
excess (adjective) surplusage (adjective)
more than is needed, desired, or required
Difference between excess and surplusage

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