1. relating to or consisting of numbers
Usage: formal
2. belonging to a certain number; forming part of a limited group
Usage: formal

1. a member of a religious organization who has taken full vows
Usage: religious context

Examples

• The numerary system used in ancient Rome was quite different from ours.
• Only numerary members of the order were allowed to vote on important matters.
• The monastery had twelve numerary priests and several lay brothers.
• Her numerary skills helped her excel in the accounting department.
• As a numerary member, he had full privileges within the organization.
• The numerary data showed clear patterns in the research results.