"Supererogant" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Going beyond the normal or expected requirements of a situation; doing more than what is required or expected.
1. Going out of your way to hold the elevator for others is a supererogatory act of kindness.
2. Donating money to charity is a supererogatory deed, as no one is obligated to give, but it's considered a moral duty by many.
3. Expecting something in return for volunteering at a local animal shelter is not a supererogatory attitude; it's selfish.
4. Helping a friend move into a new apartment is a supererogatory act of friendship, but it's always appreciated.
5. Donating a kidney to someone in need is a paradigmatic example of a supererogatory act, as it goes above and beyond what's required of us as human beings.