supererogatory Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite more than is needed, desired, or required
extra; redundant; surplus; spare; excess; superfluous; supernumerary.
- trying to lose excess weight
- found some extra change lying on the dresser
- yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
- skills made redundant by technological advance
- sleeping in the spare room
- supernumerary ornamentation
- it was supererogatory of her to gloat
- delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
- extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
- surplus cheese distributed to the needy
WordNet
Su`per*e*rog"a*to*ry adjective
Definitions
Performed to an extent not enjoined, or not required, by duty or necessity; Howell.as, .supererogatory services