adj. Function: adjective
given or done without compulsion, need, or warrant FF1C; people who offer supererogatory advice FF1E;
Synonyms: gratuitous, supererogant, supererogative, unasked, uncalled-for, wanton
Related Words: nonessential, superfluous, supernumerary, unnecessary, unneeded
Contrasted Words: essential, indispensible, vital; compulsory, obligatory; called-for, needful, required, requisite, sought, wanted