ylimääräinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• accessory noun An additional item that complements or completes something, especially an outfit.
• extra adj More than what is usual, expected, or included as standard; additional.
• glut noun A much larger amount of something than is needed.
• spare adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
• supernumerary noun Someone who works alongside a group or office but is not one of its regular members.
• surplus noun An amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.

Senses

ylimääräinen is used for these senses in English:

• accessory Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory. [from 1550s]
• extra (not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
• extra (not comparable, dated) Extraordinarily good; superior.
• glut An excess, too much.
• spare Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
• supernumerary Beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number; excess, extra.

accessory — full definition

1. noun An additional item that complements or completes something, especially an outfit.
2. noun A person who helps someone commit a crime without directly carrying it out.
3. adj Supplementary or secondary rather than essential.

extra — full definition

1. adj More than what is usual, expected, or included as standard; additional.
2. adj Informal: over-the-top or dramatic in behavior.
3. noun A background performer in a film or TV scene who has no lines.
4. noun Something added on top of the standard price or offering.

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