Definition for Supernumerary:

• s[= u]- p[. e]r-n[= u]m'[. e]r-ar-i, adj. over and above the number stated, or which is usual or necessary.-- n. a person or thing beyond the usual, necessary, or stated number: one who appears on the stage without a speaking part. [ L. supernumerarius-- super, over, numerus, a number.]

Synonyms for Supernumerary:

• adj.

  •excessive (adjective)
  • excess,
  • additional,
  • exaggerated,
  • effusive.
  •supererogatory (adjective)
  • supererogatory.
  •superfluous (adjective)
  • Non-essential.

• n.

  •
  • further,
  • supplementary,
  • in addition.
  •supernumerary (noun)
  • surplus,
  • unneeded,
  • unnecessary.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • de trop.

Paraphrases for Supernumerary:

• Independent

  • Adjective
    extra, superfluous, residual, unnecessary, additional, spare.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    superfluous.

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    surplus, excess.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    surplus.

Antonyms for Supernumerary:

• adj.

  • Other antonyms:
    niggardly, skimpy, deficient, shortish, scarce, insufficient, scanty, meager, sparse, poor, necessary, inadequate, short, scant.

Hyponym for Supernumerary:

• n.

  • person
    mortal, somebody, person, individual, someone, soul.