Supernumerary — synonyms, definition

1. supernumerary (Adjective)

excess extra redundant spare supererogatory superfluous surplus

supernumerary (Adjective) — More than is needed, desired, or required. ex. "supernumerary ornamentation" ex. "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"

2. supernumerary (Noun)

spear carrier

supernumerary (Noun) — A person serving no apparent function. ex. "reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries"

supernumerary (Noun) — A minor actor in crowd scenes.

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