Lampasan (en. Exceedance)

/lamˈpasan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition where something exceeds the usual boundary or limit.
The river's exceedance reached the road due to heavy rain.
Ang lampasan ng ilog ay umabot sa kalsada dahil sa malakas na ulan.
The act of going beyond or advancing past a set boundary.
The exceedance of the dam posed a threat to those living nearby.
Ang lampasan ng dam ay nagdulot ng panganib sa mga nakatira sa paligid.
An event where a measure or value surpasses the usual level.
An exceedance in pollution levels was observed in the city.
Naobserbahan ang lampasan sa mga antas ng polusyon sa lungsod.

Etymology

From the word 'lampas' meaning 'to exceed' or 'excess part'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exceeding expectations
The increase or advancement of something beyond what is expected.
lampasan ng inaasahan

Related Words

to surpass
A verb meaning to have exceeded or gone beyond something more than required.
lampas-lampasan

Slang Meanings

Just forget it, it won't matter.
Just let go of that gossip.
Lampasan mo na lang 'yang mga chismis na 'yan.
Not important or of no value.
Just ignore his promises because nothing happened anyway.
Lampasan na lang 'yung mga pangako niya kasi wala namang nangyari.
Nonsense or not serious.
What he said, just pass it by, it's all nonsense.
Yung sinabi niya, lampasan mo na lang, puro lampas lang 'yun.