Definition of supererogatory
1
:observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
2
:superfluous
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Examples of supererogatory in a Sentence
now that the dress code has been e-mailed to everyone and posted on our intranet site, a paper memo about it seems supererogatory
First Known Use of supererogatory
1549
supererogatory Synonyms
Synonyms
excess, extra, redundant, spare, superfluous, supernumerary, surplusRelated Words
accessory, additional, supplemental, supplementary; de trop, dispensable, extraneous, gratuitous, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unessential, unnecessary, unneeded, unwanted; abundant, ample, bountiful, copious, plenteous, plentifulNear Antonyms
deficient, inadequate, insufficient, meager (or meagre), niggardly, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, short, shortish, skimpy, sparseLearn More about supererogatory
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