Supernumerary(adjective)
Exceeding the required number; extra.
Hindi meaning:अतिरिक्त
Synonyms: Extra, Additional, Surplus, Excess
Antonyms: Necessary, Essential, Required, Indispensable
Example: Two supernumerary staff members were kept as backup during the event.
Trick to remember: Super + number = more than the needed number, so it’s extra.
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