| 释义 |
super-
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
< superstandard >
< superconscious >
(2) : in addition : extra
< supertax >
(3) : of a secondary character
< superparasite >
b.
(1) : exceeding a norm
< superalkalinity >
< supersecretion >
(2) : in excessive degree or intensity
< superingenious >
< superrefined >
c. : surpassing all or most others of its kind or class (as in power, size, or complexity)
< superbomber >
< superweapon >
< superstate >
2.
a. : situated or placed above, on, or at the top of
< supertower >
< superglacial >
specifically : situated on the dorsal side of
b. : next above or higher
< superoctave >
< supertonic >
3. : having the (specified) ingredient present in a large or unusually large proportion
< superoxide >
— compare bi- 4a, per- 1b(1)
4. : having an additional dimension
< supercube >
< supersurface >
5. : constituting a more inclusive category than that specified
< superfamily >
< superspecies >
6. : superior in status, title, or position
< supersovereign > |