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supernumerary adj additional to the normal or required number; extra. noun (supernumeraries) 1 someone or something that is extra or surplus to requirements. 2 an actor who does not have a speaking part. Often shortened to super (noun 3). 3 someone who is not part of the regular staff, but who can be called on to work or serve, eg in the army or navy, when necessary.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: from Latin supernumerarius the soldiers added to a legion after it is complete.
supernumerary adj additional to the normal or required number; extra. noun (supernumeraries) 1 someone or something that is extra or surplus to requirements. 2 an actor who does not have a speaking part. Often shortened to super (noun 3). 3 someone who is not part of the regular staff, but who can be called on to work or serve, eg in the army or navy, when necessary.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: from Latin supernumerarius the soldiers added to a legion after it is complete.
supernumerary adj additional to the normal or required number; extra. noun (supernumeraries) 1 someone or something that is extra or surplus to requirements. 2 an actor who does not have a speaking part. Often shortened to super (noun 3). 3 someone who is not part of the regular staff, but who can be called on to work or serve, eg in the army or navy, when necessary.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: from Latin supernumerarius the soldiers added to a legion after it is complete.
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