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supererogatory in Portuguese

supererogatory in Portuguese is supererrogativo, supererrogatório — supererogatory means going beyond what is actually necessary.

supererogatory in Portuguese

supererrogativo
adj
Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required, especially with reference to good works in Roman Catholicism.
supererrogatório
adj
Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required, especially with reference to good works in Roman Catholicism.

What does "supererogatory" mean?

  1. adj Going beyond what is actually necessary.
    "It is, for example, not clear whether “love thy enemy” is a precept or a supererogatory counsel."
  2. adj Describes a good deed that goes further than religious duty demands.
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supererogatory in a sentence

  • It is, for example, not clear whether “love thy enemy” is a precept or a supererogatory counsel.

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What is "supererogatory" in Portuguese?
"supererogatory" in Portuguese is supererrogativo, supererrogatório. supererogatory means: Going beyond what is actually necessary.
Are there other ways to say "supererogatory" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "supererogatory": supererrogativo, supererrogatório.
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