SUPER-


Meaning of SUPER- in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prefix ]

Etymology: Latin, over, above, in addition, from super over, above, on top of — more at over

1.

a.

(1) : over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree than : more than

super human

(2) : in addition : extra

super tax

b.

(1) : exceeding or so as to exceed a norm

super heat

(2) : in or to an extreme or excessive degree or intensity

super subtle

c. : surpassing all or most others of its kind

super highway

2.

a. : situated or placed above, on, or at the top of

super lunary

specifically : situated on the dorsal side of

b. : next above or higher

super tonic

3. : having the (specified) ingredient present in a large or unusually large proportion

super phosphate

4. : constituting a more inclusive category than that specified

super family

5. : superior in status, title, or position

super power

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.