adj
supererogatory
Supererogatory (adj) means going beyond what is actually necessary.
adj
1
Going beyond what is actually necessary.
"It is, for example, not clear whether “love thy enemy” is a precept or a supererogatory counsel."
— David Heyd, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (2002)
2
Describes a good deed that goes further than religious duty demands.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin superērogātōrius (“supererogatory”), from superērogātiō (“payment in addition”), from superērogō (“pay out over and above”), from super (“above”) and ērogō (“pay out, expend”), itself from ex (“out of, from”) and rogō (“ask; request”).
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What is the meaning of supererogatory?
"supererogatory" (adj) means going beyond what is actually necessary.
What is another word for supererogatory?
Other words for "supererogatory" include spare, surplus, extra, excess, supernumerary, redundant.
What is the opposite of supererogatory?
The opposite of "supererogatory" is necessary.
What are the different meanings of supererogatory?
"supererogatory" has 2 main meanings: 1. Going beyond what is actually necessary; 2. Describes a good deed that goes further than religious duty demands.
