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 NON-member of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic religious institution.

• Quoting the Twitter account @OpusDeiProblems: "USA: in visit from Rome (central headquarters of Opus), the Vicar admits:

Canon Law experts and the Pope hold that ONLY THE CLERGY are part of the Prelature. The Nums, Assocs, and Supers are not members of Opus."

Related terms

• supernumerary

Anagrams

• munerary