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View usage for: supernumerary in British English (ˌsuːpəˈnjuːmərərɪ, -ˈnjuːmrərɪ) adjective1. exceeding a regular or proper number; extra 2. functioning as a substitute or assistant with regard to a regular body or staff nounWord forms: plural -aries3. a person or thing that exceeds the normal, required, or regular number 4. a person who functions as a substitute or assistant 5. an actor who has no lines, esp a nonprofessional one Word origin C17: from Late Latin supernumerārius, from Latin super- + numerus number supernumerary in American English (ˌsupərˈnuməˌrɛri; ˌsupərˈnjuməˌrɛri) adjective1. that exceeds or is beyond the regular or prescribed number; extra 2. that is beyond the number or quantity needed or desired; superfluous nounWord forms: plural ˌsuperˈnumerˌaries3. a supernumerary person or thing 4. Theatre a person with a small, nonspeaking part, as in a mob scene Word origin LL supernumerarius < L super, above (see super-) + numerus, number Examples of 'supernumerary' in a sentencesupernumerary Synonyms of 'supernumerary'extra, odd, spare, excess More Synonyms of supernumerary Definition exceeding the required or regular number Synonyms excessive in excess unrequired Additional synonymsAfter cooking the fish, pour off any excess fat. Synonyms spare, remaining, extra, additional, surplus, unwanted, redundant, residual, leftover, superfluous, unneeded Definition leftover or additional I found an odd sock in the washing machine. Synonyms spare, remaining, extra, surplus, single, lone, solitary, uneven, leftover, unmatched, unpaired Definition surplus to requirements the conversion of redundant buildings to residential use Synonyms superfluous, extra, surplus, excessive, unnecessary, unwanted, inordinate, inessential, supernumerary, de trop, supererogatory Nearby words ofsupernumerary - superlative
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Additional synonymsDefinition extra to what is needed They don't have a lot of spare cash. Synonyms extra, surplus, leftover, over, free, odd, unwanted, in excess, unused, superfluous, going begging, supernumeraryDefinition more than is sufficient or required My presence at the afternoon's proceedings was superflous. Synonyms excess, surplus, redundant, remaining, extra, spare, excessive, unnecessary, in excess, needless, left over, on your hands, surplus to requirements, uncalled-for, unneeded, residuary, supernumerary, superabundant, pleonastic, unrequired, supererogatory Definition being in excess Few people have large sums of surplus cash. Synonyms extra, spare, excess, remaining, odd, in excess, left over, unused, superfluous |