SUPEREROGATION

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

An effort above and beyond the call of duty

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("supererogation" is a kind of...):

effort; elbow grease; exertion; sweat; travail (use of physical or mental energy; hard work)

Credits