Numerary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Numerary is an adjective meaning Relating to numbers or numbering.
Meaning
Relating to numbers or numbering.
More Meanings
- Of a position which is held by a certain person permanently (in an administration or academy).
- A person with a numerary or permanent position.
- (Roman Catholicism) A celibate lay member of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic religious institution.
Example Sentences
Like numeraries, assistant numeraries are celibates who live in Opus Dei centres.
Word Forms
- numeraries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include numerative, numerical, numeral, numbery, numerolinguistic, numeric.
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