numerary
ˈnjuːmərəri
numeraries
Definition

Definition of numerary - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
numbersTECH.relating to numbers or numbering systemsTECH.
  • The numerary system used here is quite complex.
arithmetical numerical
2.
positionRareholding a permanent position in an institutionRare
  • She is a numerary member of the academy.
established permanent tenured

Noun

1.
employmentRareUKperson holding a permanent positionRareUK
  • She was appointed as a numerary at the university.
2.
religionTECH.celibate lay person in Opus DeiTECH.
  • He is a numerary in the Opus Dei community.
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Origin of numerary

Latin, numerarius (relating to numbers)

Examples of numerary in a sentence

  • He explained the numerary aspects of the project.
  • He was appointed as a numerary professor at the university.
  • The organization welcomed her as a numerary staff member.
  • He became a numerary in the organization.
  • As a numerary, she had job security.
  • As a numerary, she dedicated her life to spiritual service.

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  1. French:numéral, fonctionnaire titulaire, ...
  2. German:numerisch, Numerarier, ...
  3. Italian:numerico, impiegato permanente, ...
  4. Spanish:numérico, numeraria, ...
  5. Portuguese:numérico, numerária, ...
  6. Chinese:数字的, 正式编制人员, ...
  7. Japanese:数字の, 常勤職, ...
  8. Arabic:عَدَدِيّ, موظف دائم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִסְפָּרִי, עוֹבֵד קָבוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:числовой, штатный сотрудник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:числовий, штатний працівник, ...
  12. Hindi:अंक संबंधी, स्थायी पद, ...

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