Supernumerary
adjective
More than is needed or usual.
There are always supernumerary pieces in a children's puzzle set.
noun
A person not regular in a list or team but added on in case of need.
In the event of injury, the team had a supernumerary who could jump into the game.
adjective
Relating to law or acting beyond the terms of a law or a legal decision.
The jury found him guilty of supernumerary looting during the riot.
noun
In theatre, an actor who appears in a non-speaking or silent role, usually in the background.
Though they had no lines, the supernumeraries played an important part in creating the scene’s atmosphere.
adjective
In medicine, an extra part not needed for normal function.
Dr. Smith removed the supernumerary kidney without complications.
adjective
More than is needed or usual.
There are always supernumerary pieces in a children's puzzle set.
noun
A person not regular in a list or team but added on in case of need.
In the event of injury, the team had a supernumerary who could jump into the game.
adjective
Relating to law or acting beyond the terms of a law or a legal decision.
The jury found him guilty of supernumerary looting during the riot.
noun
In theatre, an actor who appears in a non-speaking or silent role, usually in the background.
Though they had no lines, the supernumeraries played an important part in creating the scene’s atmosphere.
adjective
In medicine, an extra part not needed for normal function.
Dr. Smith removed the supernumerary kidney without complications.
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Pro Tip 1/2Beyond Usual
Use 'supernumerary' to describe something exceeding what is standard or expected in quantity.
The banquet had supernumerary dishes, leaving guests spoilt for choice.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Essential
'Supernumerary' items might not be essential but can sometimes offer added benefits.
Our emergency kit includes supernumerary batteries for unexpected situations.
Pro Tip 1/2Beyond Usual
Use 'supernumerary' to describe something exceeding what is standard or expected in quantity.
The banquet had supernumerary dishes, leaving guests spoilt for choice.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Essential
'Supernumerary' items might not be essential but can sometimes offer added benefits.
Our emergency kit includes supernumerary batteries for unexpected situations.
Pro Tip 1/2Beyond Usual
Use 'supernumerary' to describe something exceeding what is standard or expected in quantity.
The banquet had supernumerary dishes, leaving guests spoilt for choice.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Essential
'Supernumerary' items might not be essential but can sometimes offer added benefits.
Our emergency kit includes supernumerary batteries for unexpected situations.
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Quote examples
Richard McCabe
Scottish Actor
I had a schoolmaster who was a supernumerary at Glyndebourne Opera, and through ,I got a job as a walk-on in Peter Hall's production of 'Don Giovanni' there in 1975 or 1976.
Quote examples
Richard McCabe
Scottish Actor
I had a schoolmaster who was a supernumerary at Glyndebourne Opera, and through ,I got a job as a walk-on in Peter Hall's production of 'Don Giovanni' there in 1975 or 1976.
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