Synonyms for Supernumerary
Top synonyms for “supernumerary”: excess, extra, extra, redundant, spare, spear carrier, supererogatory, superfluous, and 3 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a minor actor in crowd scenes
- (noun)a person serving no apparent function“reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries”
- (adjective)more than is needed, desired, or required“trying to lose excess weight”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "supernumerary"?
Common synonyms for "supernumerary" include excess, extra, extra, redundant, spare, spear carrier. Our thesaurus lists 11 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "supernumerary" mean?
a minor actor in crowd scenes
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