Index of English words, starting with "su"

(1) - Supernumerary (n.) A person or thing beyond what is necessary or usual; especially, a person employed not for regular service, but only to fill the place of another in case of need; specifically, in theaters, a person who is not a regular actor, but is employed to appear in a stage spectacle.
(2) - Supernumerary (n.) A person or thing beyond the number stated.
(3) - Supernumerary (a.) Exceeding a necessary, usual, or required number or quality; superfluous; as, supernumerary addresses; supernumerary expense.
(4) - Supernumerary (a.) Exceeding the number stated or prescribed; as, a supernumerary officer in a regiment.