supererogatory

adjective
/ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

Synonyms

excessive, extra, unnecessary, surplus

Antonyms

essential, required, necessary

Collocations

supererogatory act, supererogatory effort, supererogatory duty

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