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supererogatory vs supernumerary

supernumerary vs supererogatory

supererogatory is not a noun while supernumerary is a noun.

supererogatory and supernumerary both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supererogatory No Yes No No
supernumerary Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, supererogatory and supernumerary are synonyms defined as:
  • supererogatory and supernumerary: more than is needed, desired, or required
Other synonyms of supererogatory include excess, extra, redundant, spare, superfluous, surplus.
supererogatory (noun) supernumerary (noun)
a minor actor in crowd scenes
a person serving no apparent function
supererogatory (adjective) supernumerary (adjective)
more than is needed, desired, or required more than is needed, desired, or required
Difference between supererogatory and supernumerary

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