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SUPERNUMERARIES

(noun, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Supernumeraries.

Supernumeraries - as a noun

A person serving no apparent function

Example: "Reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries"

A minor actor in crowd scenes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extra12spear carrier

Supernumeraries - as an adjective satellite

More than is needed, desired, or required

Example: "Trying to lose excess weight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excess15extra12redundant11spare7supererogatory20superfluous16surplus9

Example Sentences

"The theater production hired several supernumeraries to play background characters."
"The film required a large number of supernumeraries to create a realistic crowd scene."
"During the opera, supernumeraries portrayed members of the royal court."
"The TV show needed supernumeraries to fill in as waiters in the restaurant scene."
"The ballet company employed supernumeraries for the grand finale dance number."
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Word Game Points

Is SUPERNUMERARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, supernumeraries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUPERNUMERARIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SUPERNUMERARIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, supernumeraries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUPERNUMERARIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is SUPERNUMERARIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, supernumeraries is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUPERNUMERARIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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