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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. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) placed above or over superscript
2. of greater size, extent, quality, etc. supermarket
3. surpassing others; outstanding superstar
4. beyond a standard or norm; exceeding or exceedingly supersonic
5. (Chemistry) indicating that a chemical compound contains a specified element in a higher proportion than usual superoxide
[from Latin super above]
Translations
super- [ˈsuːpər-] prefix → supra-, super-
a fragment of crystal with supernormal powers → un fragment de cristal aux pouvoirs supranormaux
super-
pref → super-, Super-


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