Supernumerary – More than usually needed; an excess
(Pronounced soo-per-noo-muh-ruh-ree)
To remember the definition of the word supernumerary, use the following mnemonic:
They wanted a super new Mary (supernumerary) in their church, but they sent for too many - they only wanted one!
Examples of supernumerary in a sentence
Some people have supernumerary body parts, such as extra toes or fingers.
She thought the bracelet was supernumerary to her outfit, since she already had 4 bracelets on.
The actor had no lines in the entire movie, he was just an extra supernumerary character on standby.
