"supernumerous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-supernumerous.wav Forms: more supernumerous [comparative], most supernumerous [superlative]
Etymology: From super- + numerous. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*nem-}}, {{prefix|en|super|numerous}} super- + numerous Head templates: {{en-adj}} supernumerous (comparative more supernumerous, superlative most supernumerous)
  1. Being one of too many; redundant.
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