Supererogatory (original) (raw)

Pronunciation (US):		(GB):

I. (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

More than is needed, desired, or required

Example:

surplus cheese distributed to the needy

Synonyms:

excess; extra; redundant; spare; supererogatory; superfluous; supernumerary; surplus

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unnecessary; unneeded (not necessary)

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