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excess vs supererogatory

supererogatory vs excess

excess is a noun but supererogatory is not a noun.

excess and supererogatory both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excess Yes Yes No No
supererogatory No Yes No No
As adjectives, excess and supererogatory are synonyms defined as:
  • excess and supererogatory: more than is needed, desired, or required
Other synonyms of excess include extra, redundant, spare, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus.
excess (noun) supererogatory (noun)
excessive indulgence
immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
a quantity much larger than is needed
the state of being more than full
excess (adjective) supererogatory (adjective)
more than is needed, desired, or required more than is needed, desired, or required
Difference between excess and supererogatory

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