Type and usage of supernumerary from BoostVocab

supernumerary

/,supər'numə,rɛri/

noun
a minor actor in crowd scenes
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Similar:

extra spear carrier

type of:
actor histrion player role player thespian
adjective
more than is needed, desired, or required
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"supernumerary ornamentation" "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"

Similar:

excess extra redundant spare supererogatory superfluous surplus unnecessary unneeded
noun
a person serving no apparent function
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type of:
person individual mortal somebody someone soul

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