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sovrappiù

surplus

noun soh-vrahp-PYOO Rare

Also means

extra, bonus

Usage Note

Sovrappiù is an invariable masculine noun (the written accent keeps the final vowel stressed). It means an additional amount beyond what is expected or owed, similar to English 'surplus' or 'windfall'. It does not change in the plural: i sovrappiù.

Examples

"Ci ha dato un sovrappiù di materiale."

Natural Translation

He gave us a surplus of material.

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