单词 | supererogatory |
释义 | Word Frequency supererogatory(ˌsuːpərɛˈrɒɡətərɪ, -trɪ), supererogative (ˌsuːpərəˈrɒɡətɪv) or supererogant (ˌsuːpərˈɛrəʊɡənt) adjective 1. performed to an extent exceeding that required or expected 2. exceeding what is needed; superfluous 3. Roman Catholic Church of, characterizing, or relating to prayers, good works, etc, performed over and above those prescribed as obligatory Derived forms supererogatorily (ˌsupereˈrogatorily) adverb Word origin C16: from Medieval Latin superērogātōrius; see supererogate |
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