Nonessential and Supernumerary

Nonessential

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

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

Supernumerary

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

Nonessential and supernumerary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nonessential" instead an adjective "Supernumerary".
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Supernumerary and Nonessential. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/nonessential/supernumerary
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