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1. (adj.) supererogatory
going beyond the requirements of duty.
2. supererogatory
greater than that required or needed; superfluous.
Etymology: (1585–95)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus
more than is needed, desired, or required
"trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) Supererogatory
performed to an extent not enjoined, or not required, by duty or necessity; as, supererogatory services
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