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What does supernumerary mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word supernumerary? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (civil) Somebody who works in a group, association or public office, without forming part of the regular staff; those distinguished from numerary.
  2. An extra or walk-on in a film or play; spear-carrier.
  3. An animal which has not formed a pair bond and is therefore single.
Adjective
  1. Extra; beyond the standard or prescribed amount or number.
  2. Greater in number than.
  3. Beyond what is necessary.
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