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supererogatory - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'supererogatory' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Supererogatory [ a.]
- Performed to an extent not enjoined, or not required, by duty or necessity; as, supererogatory services.

Meaning of 'supererogatory' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . supererogatory [ s]
Meaning (1):
- more than is needed, desired, or required
Example in sentence:
  • delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words;
  • extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts;
  • found some extra change lying on the dresser;
  • it was supererogatory of her to gloat;
  • skills made redundant by technological advance;
  • sleeping in the spare room;
  • supernumerary ornamentation;
  • surplus cheese distributed to the needy;
  • trying to lose excess weight;
  • yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant

Nearby Words:

sup supawn supe super super- superable superabound superabundance superabundant superacidulated

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