numerary

English

Etymology

From Latin numerarius, from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numéraire.

Adjective

numerary (not comparable)

1. Relating to numbers or numbering.
2. Of a position which is held by a certain person permanently (in an administration or academy).

Noun

numerary (plural numeraries)

1. A person with a numerary position.
2. (Roman Catholicism) A celibate lay member of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic religious institution.

   Coordinate terms: assistant numerary, supernumerary

   • 2024 March 16, Antonia Cundy, “The Opus Dei diaries”, in FT Weekend, page 17:

     Like numeraries, assistant numeraries are celibates who live in Opus Dei centres.

Derived terms

• numerary adjunct

 

Related terms

• supernumerary

Anagrams

• munerary