supererogatory (24 synonym found)

Supererogatory has 24 synonyms. The top synonyms for supererogatory are supernumerary, uncalled-for, nonessential, unnecessary, unessential, tautologous, superfluous, dispensable and 16 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for supererogatory?

A common synonym for supererogatory is supernumerary. Other synonyms include uncalled-for, nonessential, unnecessary, unessential.

How many synonyms does supererogatory have?

Supererogatory has 24 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does supererogatory mean?

(adj): pertaining to supererogation, or doing more than is required, especially with reference to good works in Roman Catholicism Example: "1988: 'In now you come,' she ordered, 'and we make love.' Th

Definition of supererogatory:

(adj) : pertaining to supererogation, or doing more than is required, especially with reference to good works in Roman Catholicism
"1988: 'In now you come,' she ordered, 'and we make love.' That seemed supererogatory to David Jones, who, under the gaze of the painted deer, got in there and did as he was told. -- Anthony Burgess, Any Old Iron"
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(adj) : pertaining to supererogation, or doing more than is required, especially with reference to good works in Roman Catholicism
"1988: 'In now you come,' she ordered, 'and we make love.' That seemed supererogatory to David Jones, who, under the gaze of the painted deer, got in there and did as he was told. -- Anthony Burgess, Any Old Iron"
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