# supererogatory

> English word · Adjective · IPA /suːpəɹɛˈɹɒɡətəɹi/

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

## 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”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/supererogatory