Dispensable and Supernumerary

Dispensable

Dispensable adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.

Supernumerary and dispensable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Supernumerary" instead an adjective "Dispensable".

Supernumerary

Supernumerary adjective - Being over what is needed.
Usage example: a third, supernumerary witness to the signing of the will

Dispensable and supernumerary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dispensable" instead an adjective "Supernumerary".
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