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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

surplusage

/ˈsɜːrplʌsɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does surplusage mean?

noun

Excess or superfluous matter; something that is unnecessary or redundant.

Example

"The lengthy introduction contained surplusage that could have been omitted without affecting the overall meaning."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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