supernumerary
adjective
1. more than is needed, desired, or required
- supernumerary ornamentation
- extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
Similar word(s): unnecessary, unneeded, excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, surplus
noun
1. a person serving no apparent function
- reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
2. a minor actor in crowd scenes
Similar word(s): extra
Definition categories: person, actor, histrion, player, thespian