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| su·pe·ri·or [ sə pree ər ] |
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1. higher in quality: above average or better than another in quality or grade
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2. better than others: surpassing others in something such as intellect, achievement, or ability
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3. higher in rank: higher in rank, position, or authority than another
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4. in higher location: upper, or situated higher up
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5. condescending: adopting or showing an attitude of condescension toward others
  He gave a superior smile.
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6. larger: greater in number or amount
a quantity superior to our needs
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7. unconcerned: above being affected or influenced by something
She considered herself superior to such taunts.
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8. anatomy nearer head: nearer the head than another body part
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9. botany above other flower parts: describes an ovary of a flower whose stamens, petals, and sepals arise either beside or below it
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10. printing
Same as superscript
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noun (plural su·pe·ri·ors) |
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1. somebody or something higher or better: somebody or something higher in rank, position, authority, or quality than another
Don't argue with your superiors.
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2. printing
Same as superscript
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3. religion somebody in charge of religious order: the head of a religious order or institution
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin, "higher" < superus "above" < super] |
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