supernumerary

• Descreve algo que é excedente, adicional ou que ultrapassa o número usual ou necessário; também se refere a alguém que ocupa um cargo ou posição além do quadro regular.

Describes something that is extra, additional, or beyond the usual number.

1. Exceeding the required numberC2formal

   More than what is needed, desired, or required; extra or surplus.

   Excedente

   • The company hired supernumerary staff for the holiday season.
   • Supernumerary teeth can cause dental crowding.
   • The budget included funds for supernumerary equipment.

   Sinônimosadditionalexcessextraredundantsparesuperfluoussurplus

   Antônimosessentialindispensablenecessaryneededrequired

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa sem função aparente ou dispensável, ou um ator de figuração.

A noun referring to a person who serves no apparent function or a minor actor in crowd scenes.

1. Person without a clear roleC2formal

   An individual who is present but has no obvious or necessary function.

   Pessoa desnecessária

   • The office was full of supernumeraries who just sat around.
   • He felt like a supernumerary at the meeting, with nothing to contribute.
   • The project had too many supernumeraries and not enough workers.

   Sinônimosextrafifth wheelhanger-ontagalong

2. Background actorC2formal

   A performer who appears in crowd scenes or as an extra in a film or play.

   Figurante

   • The director hired dozens of supernumeraries for the battle scene.
   • She started her acting career as a supernumerary in a historical drama.
   • Supernumeraries are essential for creating realistic crowd scenes.

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