numerary

Etymology

From Latin numerarius, from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numéraire.

numerary means relating to numbers or numbering. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

adj

Relating to numbers or numbering.
Of a position which is held by a certain person permanently (in an administration or academy).

noun

A person with a numerary or permanent position.
A celibate lay member of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic religious institution.“Like numeraries, assistant numeraries are celibates who live in Opus Dei centres.”