Supernumerary starts off with the Latin prefix super-, "above". You may have heard of someone being born with supernumerary teeth, supernumerary fingers, or supernumerary toes. A supernumerary …

SUPERNUMERARY definition: being in excess of the usual, proper, or prescribed number; additional; extra. See examples of supernumerary used in a sentence.

Dec 14, 2025 · Noun supernumerary (plural supernumeraries) A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary). [from early 17th …

SUPERNUMERARY definition: 1. in addition to the number usually needed: 2. an extra employee, actor, member of a society…. Learn more.

When used as a noun, supernumerary means a temporary employee, additional society member, or extra manpower, usually in a function which has a temporary contract.

Supernumerary is an adjective that describes something there’s too much of. If a scheduling mishap results in three extra people showing up for work, then you have supernumerary staff.

Definition of supernumerary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.