prefix
Etymology: Latin, over, above, in addition, from super, adverb & preposition — more at over
1.
a.
(1) : over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree : more than
super standard
super conscious
(2) : in addition : extra
super tax
(3) : of a secondary character
super parasite
b.
(1) : exceeding a norm
super alkalinity
super secretion
(2) : in excessive degree or intensity
super ingenious
super refined
c. : surpassing all or most others of its kind or class (as in power, size, or complexity)
super bomber
super weapon
super state
2.
a. : situated or placed above, on, or at the top of
super tower
super glacial
specifically : situated on the dorsal side of
b. : next above or higher
super octave
super tonic
3. : having the (specified) ingredient present in a large or unusually large proportion
super oxide
— compare bi- 4a, per- 1b(1)
4. : having an additional dimension
super cube
super surface
5. : constituting a more inclusive category than that specified
super family
super species
6. : superior in status, title, or position
super sovereign