super-, supra-, sur-

1. To bring in, or upon, as an addition to something.
2. To bring in or to induce as an added feature, circumstance, etc.; to superimpose.

The introduction of something: such as, an addition over or above something already existing.

A description of a building that has massive amounts of insulation, airtight construction, controlled ventilation, and other features that maximize the efficiency of its inherent climate control.

To act as superintendent of; direct; supervise; manage [to stretch out; to direct; to pay attention to].

1. The management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group.
2. The act of supervising or managing a situation or people.

1. A district or place under a superintendent.
2. The position or work of a superintendent.

A person in charge of a department, institution, etc.; a director; a supervisor.

1. Higher than another in rank, station, or authority: "Her superior officer expressed his pleasure that she did such a good job."
2. Of a higher nature or kind: "If you go to the new butcher shop, you will be able to get a superior cut of beef."

"The superior actor received a special award for his outstanding performances."

3. Of great value or excellence; extraordinary: "These superior diamonds were sold at much higher prices than the others."
4. Greater in number or amount than another: "The army was defeated by the superior forces of enemy troops."
5. Affecting an attitude of disdain or conceit; haughty and supercilious: "Her superior manner made people resent being around her."
6. More advanced or better: "The student's superior knowledge of classical languages was an advantage for the dictionary organization."
7. Located higher than another; upper: "The collections of books on the superior shelves made it necessary for him use a small ladder to get access to them."
8. In printing, set above the main line of type: "This number, 10¹⁰, is an example of superior printing."

1. Someone who surpasses another person in rank or quality: "The woman's promotion in the company was approved by her superior."
2. The head of a religious community, as in an abbey or convent: "The priest was a superior in the local monastery."
3. In printing, a superior character: The number "2" in x² is a superior symbol."

1. Higher than another in rank, station, or authority; such as, a superior officer.
2. Of a higher nature or kind.
3. Of great value or excellence; extraordinary.
4. Greater in number or amount than another quantity.
5. Affecting an attitude of disdain or conceit: "He was haughty and supercilious with his co-workers."
6. Above being affected or influenced; indifferent or immune.
7. Located higher than another; upper.
8. In botany, inserted or situated above the perianth; such as, an ovary.
9. In printing, set above the main line of type.
10. In logic, of a wider or more comprehensive application; generic. A reference to a term or proposition.

1. Pertaining to something that is lying or positioned over or on top of another object.
2. A reference to resting or overlying immediately above or upon something else.
3. Etymology: from Latin superjacere, "to lie over"; from super-, "above, over" + jacere, "to lie".

A jet aircraft; especially, a large one, capable of supersonic flight.

Lactation (secretion of milk) in a greater than normal amount or for a longer than usual period.

Above and at, or to, the side.

1. The form of an adjective or an adverb which is used to indicate the greatest degree of a particular quality: "Bravest" is the superlative of "brave" while "simplest" is the superlative of "simple".
2. An exaggerated or unreasonable expression of praise: The literary critics couldn't find enough superlatives to describe the author's new book. © ALL rights are reserved.

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