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   supernumerary

   /ˌsuːpəˈnjuːmər(ər)i/

   adjective

   • 1. present in excess of the normal or requisite number.
   • ▪ (of a person) not belonging to a regular staff but engaged for extra work.
   • ▪ not wanted or needed; redundant: "books were obviously supernumerary, and he began jettisoning them"
   • ▪ (of an actor) appearing on stage but not speaking.
   • ▪ denoting a structure or organ occurring in addition to the normal ones: "a pair of supernumerary teats"

   noun

   • 1. a supernumerary person or thing: "as a supernumerary he was given a variety of jobs"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from late Latin supernumerarius ‘(soldier) added to a legion after it is complete’, from Latin super numerum ‘beyond the number’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUPERNUMERARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Supernumerary means extra or additional, especially in relation to the number usually needed. It can be used as an adjective or a noun. See how to use it in sentences and translations.

   • English (US)

     SUPERNUMERARY meaning: 1. in addition to the number usually...

   • Znaczenie Supernumerary, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SUPERNUMERARY definicja: 1. in addition to the number...

   • Supernumerary in Traditional Chinese

     SUPERNUMERARY translate: 多餘的，過剩的，額外的, 冗員，臨時雇員;跑龍套的小配角，臨時演員....

   • Translate to Mandarin Chinese

     SUPERNUMERARY translate: 多余的，过剩的，额外的, 冗员，临时雇员;跑龙套的小配角，临时演员....

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › supernumerarySupernumerary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Supernumerary means exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number, or not enumerated among the regular components of a group. It can also be a noun for an extra person or thing, or an actor in a small role.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › supernumerarySUPERNUMERARY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Supernumerary means being in excess of the usual, proper, or prescribed number; additional; extra. It can also refer to a person or thing that exceeds the normal, required, or regular number, or a person who functions as a substitute or assistant.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUPERNUMERARY definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Supernumerary means extra or additional, especially in relation to a number, a group, or a person. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and other sources.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUPERNUMERARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   When used as a noun, supernumerary means a temporary employee, additional society member, or extra manpower, usually in a function which has a temporary contract.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › supernumerarysupernumerary adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of supernumerary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › supernumerarySupernumerary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Supernumerary is an adjective that describes something there’s too much of. If a scheduling mishap results in three extra people showing up for work, then you have supernumerary staff.