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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