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supernumerary vs supererogatory

supererogatory vs supernumerary

supernumerary is a noun but supererogatory is not a noun.

supernumerary and supererogatory both are adjectives.

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

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