Definition of Supernumerary
Supernumerary
su·per·nu·mer·a·ry


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Exceeding the regular or usual number; extra or additional.

e.g. The supernumerary staff were hired to handle the increased workload.

(noun)
a supernumerary thing or person;

e.g. The supernumerary was given a variety of tasks to do.



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