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Complete Definition of "supernumerary"

English

Etymology
From the Late Latin supernumarius �excessively high in number� from super �above; beyond� + numerum accusative of numerum �number�

Noun
en-noun|supernumeraries

  1. the supernumerary part or persons
  2. an extra or walk-on in a film or play; spear-carrier

Adjective
supernumerary

  1. extra; beyond the standard or prescribed amount
  2. greater in number than
  3. beyond what is necessary

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Translations
French: surnuméraire

fa:supernumerary
io:supernumerary
te:supernumerary
vi:supernumerary

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