Supernumerary: alternatives and connections

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

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One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

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A player.

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One who plays, or amuses himself; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.

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Of or pertaining to Thespis; hence, relating to the drama; dramatic; as, the Thespian art.

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One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

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The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or pr…

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Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay.

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Exceeding what is natural or necessary; superabundant; exuberant; as, a redundant quantity of bile or food.

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To use frugally or stintingly, as that which is scarce or valuable; to retain or keep unused; to save.

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Performed to an extent not enjoined, or not required, by duty or necessity; as, supererogatory services.

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More than is wanted or is sufficient; rendered unnecessary by superabundance; unnecessary; useless; excessive; as, a superfluous price.

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That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.

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