Definition of supernumerary
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
a supernumerary tooth
b : not enumerated among the regular components of a group and especially of a military organization
2 : exceeding what is necessary, required, or desired
3 : more numerous
supernumerary
noun plural supernumeraries
Definition of supernumerary (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a supernumerary person or thing
2 : an actor employed to play a walk-on
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The first known use of supernumerary was in 1605
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