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excess vs supernumerary

supernumerary vs excess

excess and supernumerary both are nouns.

excess and supernumerary both are adjectives.

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

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