supernumerary

/sˌuːpənjˈuːməɹəɹi/

/sˌuːpɚnˈuːmɚɹˌɛɹi/

[adjective] [noun]

supernumerary

[ADJECTIVE]

more than is needed, desired, or required

synonyms : excess

Supernumerary

[NOUN]

a minor actor in crowd scenes

synonyms : extra

spear carrier

a person serving no apparent function

Examples

1. The scientific name for your ex’s third nipple is a supernumerary nipple.

2. According to the NIH, supernumerary nipples are apparently quite common.

3. These are called Supernumerary bows and cannot be explained by classical geometric opitcs

4. And if the drops are the right size, the first red supernumerary ring can overlap significantly with the main dark blue ring, and what do red and blue give?

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