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Definition of Supernumerary
1. Noun. A person serving no apparent function. "Reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries"
2. Adjective. More than is needed, desired, or required. "Surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
Exact synonyms: Excess, Extra, Redundant, Spare, Supererogatory, Superfluous, Surplus
Similar to: Unnecessary, Unneeded
Derivative terms: Redundance, Redundancy, Redundancy, Redundancy, Redundancy, Superfluity
Similar to: Unnecessary, Unneeded
Derivative terms: Redundance, Redundancy, Redundancy, Redundancy, Redundancy, Superfluity
3. Noun. A minor actor in crowd scenes.
Exact synonyms: Extra, Spear Carrier
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Definition of Supernumerary
1. a. Exceeding the number stated or prescribed; as, a supernumerary officer in a regiment.
2. n. A person or thing beyond the number stated.
Definition of Supernumerary
1. [n -RIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Supernumerary
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