Meaning of the word supernumerary in English
What does supernumerary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
supernumerary
US /ˌsuː.pɚˈnuː.mə.rer.i/
UK /ˌsuː.pəˈnjuː.mər.ər.i/
Adjective
present in excess of the normal or requisite number; superfluous
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The committee decided that the fifth member was supernumerary and could be dismissed.
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They had a few supernumerary staff members after the merger.
Noun
a person or thing that is supernumerary
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The play had several supernumeraries who just stood in the background.
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He was hired as a supernumerary for the opera.