supernumerous

[soo-per-noo-mer-uhs]

supernumerous Definition

• 1. exceeding the usual, necessary, or prescribed number; being in excess
• 2. more than is needed, desired, or required

Using supernumerous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "supernumerous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company had to lay off workers due to supernumerous staff.

• Example

  The book was filled with supernumerous footnotes.

• Example

  The garden had a supernumerous amount of flowers.

• Example

  The team had a supernumerous amount of players.

supernumerous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for supernumerous

• excessive
• extra
• redundant
• surplus
• superfluous

Antonyms for supernumerous

• insufficient
• scarce
• deficient

Phrases with supernumerous

• supernumerary teeth

  extra teeth that develop in addition to the normal set of teeth

  Example

  The dentist had to remove the supernumerary teeth to prevent overcrowding.

• supernumerary nipple

  an extra nipple that develops on the body, usually along the milk line

  Example

  The doctor discovered a supernumerary nipple during a routine check-up.

• supernumerary limbs

  extra limbs that develop in addition to the normal set of limbs

  Example

  The baby was born with supernumerary limbs, which had to be surgically removed.

Origins of supernumerous

from Latin 'super-' meaning 'above' + 'numerare' meaning 'to count'

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Summary: supernumerous in Brief

The term 'supernumerous' [soo-per-noo-mer-uhs] refers to something exceeding the usual, necessary, or prescribed number, often being in excess. It can describe anything from an excessive amount of staff to an extra nipple or limb. Synonyms include 'excessive,' 'extra,' and 'superfluous.'