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super-
pref.
1. Above; over; upon: superimpose.
2. Superior in size, quality, number, or degree: superfine.
3.
a. Exceeding a norm: supersaturate.
b. Excessive in degree or intensity: supersubtle.
c. Containing a specified ingredient in an unusually high proportion: superphosphate.
4. More inclusive than a specified category: superorder.

[Latin, from super, over, above; see uper in Indo-European roots.]

super-
prefix
1. above or over: superscript
2. outstanding: superstar
3. of greater size, extent, or quality: supermarket [Latin]


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