English Explanatory Dictionary

supererogatory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.
  2. Of a deed or action, morally benevolent and exceeding the strict requirement of God.

Pronunciation

/suːpəɹɛˈɹɒɡətəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-supererogatory.wav

Word forms

supererogatory more supererogatory most supererogatory

Etymology

From Latin superērogātōrius (“supererogatory”), from superērogātiō (“payment in addition”), from superērogō (“pay out over and above”), from super (“above”) + ērogō (“pay out, expend”); from ex (“out of, from”) + rogō (“ask; request”).

Related words

supererogate supererogation

Derived words

supererogatorily
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