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supererogatory - 5 dictionary results
su⋅per⋅e⋅rog⋅a⋅to⋅ry
[soo-per-uh-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] 
pər
–adjective
| 1. | going beyond the requirements of duty. |
| 2. | greater than that required or needed; superfluous. |
Related forms:
su⋅per⋅e⋅rog⋅a⋅to⋅ri⋅ly, adverb
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| su·per·e·rog·a·to·ry (sōō'pər-ĭ-rŏg'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
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| Main Entry: | supererogatory1 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | going beyond what is required; superfluous |
| Etymology: | Latin super- + erogare 'to pay out' |
| Main Entry: | supererogatory2 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | unnecessary |
| Etymology: | Latin super- + erogare 'to pay out' |
Supererogatory
Su`per*e*rog"a*to*ry\, a. Performed to an extent not enjoined, or not required, by duty or necessity; as, supererogatory services. --Howell.
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