super

adjective

su·per | \ ˈsü-pər

Definition of super

(Entry 1 of 4)

1a : of high grade or quality

b —used as a generalized term of approval a super cook

2 : very large or powerful a super atomic bomb

3 : exhibiting the characteristics of its type to an extreme or excessive degree super secrecy

super

noun

Definition of super (Entry 2 of 4)

1 [ by shortening ]

a : supernumerary especially : a supernumerary actor

b : superintendent, supervisor especially : the superintendent of an apartment building

2 [ short for obsolete superhive ] : a removable upper story of a beehive

3 [ ¹super ] : a superfine grade or extra large size

4 [ origin unknown ] : a thin loosely woven open-meshed starched cotton fabric used especially for reinforcing books

super

adverb

Definition of super (Entry 3 of 4)

1 : very, extremely a super fast car

2 : to an excessive degree

super-

prefix

Definition of super- (Entry 4 of 4)

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

(2) : in addition : extra supertax

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

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

c : surpassing all or most others of its kind superhighway

2a : situated or placed above, on, or at the top of superlunary specifically : situated on the dorsal side of

b : next above or higher supertonic

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

4 : constituting a more inclusive category than that specified superfamily

5 : superior in status, title, or position superpower

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