单词	supererogatory
释义	supererogatory adjective su·​per·​erog·​a·​to·​ry ˌsü-pər-i-ˈrä-gə-ˌtȯr-ē  1 : observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required 2 : superfluous Synonyms excess extra redundant spare superfluous supernumerary surplus See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences now that the dress code has been e-mailed to everyone and posted on our intranet site, a paper memo about it seems supererogatory Recent Examples on the Web Precisely as Japan becomes a producer of Honda two-stroke engine motorcycles and other consumer distractions, Mishima is preoccupied with the glories of imperial Japan, revealed in the supererogatory sacrifices of its children. Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 7 Sep. 2020 These supererogatory merits were at the disposal of the pope, who could, in effect, offer them for sale. Marilynne Robinson, New Republic, 12 Dec. 2017 Word History First Known Use 1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1 supererogatory adjective as in extra being over what is needed now that the dress code has been e-mailed to everyone and posted on our intranet site, a paper memo about it seems supererogatory Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance extra excess surplus superfluous spare additional unnecessary redundant unwanted supernumerary supplementary accessory unessential dispensable ample unneeded supplemental nonessential needless extraneous gratuitous copious plenteous plentiful bountiful abundant uncalled-for de trop Antonyms & Near Antonyms insufficient inadequate deficient scanty short meager scant scarce sparse poor meagre skimpy niggardly shortish See More
随便看	timonising Timonism timonists timonized timonizes timonizing Timor timor-leste timorese timoroso timorous timorously timorousness timorousnesses timorsome Timoshenko Timote timotes timothies timothy timpan timpana timpani timpanist timpanists

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