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spillover

UK
/ˈspɪləʊvə/
US
/ˈspɪloʊvɚ/

Translations

spillovernoun
spillovers
pl
UK
/ˈspɪləʊvə/
US
/ˈspɪloʊvɚ/
The spillover of the river caused flooding in the nearby fields.
Le débordement de la rivière a provoqué des inondations dans les champs voisins.
retombéeAu sens figuré, pour un effet ou un impact qui dépasse le contexte initial.
The economic spillover from the new factory benefited the entire town.
La retombée économique de la nouvelle usine a profité à toute la ville.
Additional translations
contagionEn économie, pour la propagation d’un choc ou d’un déséquilibre d’un marché à un autre.
Synonyms
surplus
overflow
spill
outflow
excess
spilloveradjective
more spillover
Comp.
most spillover
Super.
UK
/ˈspɪlˌəʊvə/
US
/ˈspɪlˌoʊvər/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., spillover effects, spillover costs) to denote something arising from overflow or extension beyond original limits.
Additional translations
secondaireS’emploie surtout pour qualifier un effet indirect ou une conséquence qui déborde le cadre initial.
Synonyms
knock-on
repercussive
cascading
resultant
aftereffect
spill-over
overflow
overflowing
excess
residual
secondary

Definitions

spillovernoun
An instance of overflowing or spreading into another area or field.
The spillover of the river caused flooding in the nearby fields.
An effect or impact that extends beyond its original context or area.
The economic spillover from the new factory benefited the entire town.
A situation where excess demand or supply in one market affects another market.
The spillover from the housing market influenced the financial sector.
spilloveradjective
Relating to or resulting from overflow, extension, or unintended spread beyond an original limit.
Spillover effects from the policy were felt in neighboring countries.
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