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supererogatory

adjective

/ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

Meaning

Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.

His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.

excessive, extra, unnecessary, surplus

essential, required, necessary

supererogatory act, supererogatory effort, supererogatory duty

Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

not interested in or not connected with politics