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ylimääräinen — meaning in English

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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 An excess, too much.
  • spare adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
  • supernumerary noun A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).
  • 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 behaviour.
  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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