Prefixed to nouns, denoting something placed over or upon that which is denoted by the second element. See superaltar n., superfrontal n., superhumeral n.

The prefix super- and its variant sur- mean “over.” Examples using this prefix include superior, supervise, surname, and surface.

a prefix occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, with the basic meaning “above, beyond.” Words formed with super- have the following general senses: ...

27 окт. 2024 г. · a · over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree than : more than. superfine. superhuman ; b · exceeding or so as to exceed what is ...

Prefix · located above; (anatomy) superior in position · a more inclusive category · beyond, over, or upon · greater than in quantity · excessive; exceptionally ...

1 окт. 2012 г. · Learn these words beginning with the prefix super, meaning "above," "over," or "beyond." Want to increase your prefix power?

We use prefixes to change the meaning of a word. Adding the prefix super- changes the meaning of the word. The prefix super- means above, on top, or beyond.

16 окт. 2023 г. · word-forming element of Latin origin meaning "above, over" in place or position; also in manner, degree, or measure, "over, beyond;" from Latin ...

Etymology 1 From super- (prefix), from Middle English super-, from Latin super-, from super (“above”). Doublet of over and hyper. Super straight · Super Bowl · Super-duper · Super combined