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supererogatory

su·per·e·rog·a·to·ry
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-per-uh-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˌsu pər əˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
    • /ˌsjuː.pə.re.ˈrɒ.ɡə.tə.rɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-uh-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˌsu pər əˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of supererogatory word

  • adjective supererogatory going beyond the requirements of duty. 1
  • adjective supererogatory greater than that required or needed; superfluous. 1
  • adjective supererogatory performed to an extent exceeding that required or expected 0
  • adjective supererogatory exceeding what is needed; superfluous 0
  • adjective supererogatory of, characterizing, or relating to prayers, good works, etc, performed over and above those prescribed as obligatory 0
  • adjective supererogatory done or observed beyond the degree required or expected 0
See all 7 definitions of supererogatory

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Origin of supererogatory

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word superērogātōrius, dating back to 1585-95. See supererogate, -tory1

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Parts of speech for Supererogatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Supererogatory

supererogatory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

supererogatory usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for supererogatory

adj supererogatory

  • causeless — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
  • gratuitous — given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.
  • hot and cold — (Idiomatic) Ambivalent; having conflicting emotions.
  • in reserve — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
  • in store — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.

adjective supererogatory

All 9 Synonyms of supererogatory

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