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Synonyms for Supernumerary (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a minor actor in crowd scenes):
extra, spear carrier

WordNet sense 2 (more than is needed, desired, or required):
excess, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, surplus

WordNet sense 3 (not necessary):
unnecessary, unneeded


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