outclass
|out/class|
B2
🇺🇸
/aʊtˈklæs/
🇬🇧
/aʊtˈklɑːs/
surpass in quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outclass' originates from the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' and the word 'class' meaning 'category or group'.
Historical Evolution
'outclass' was formed in the late 19th century by combining 'out-' with 'class'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be in a class of one's own', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to surpass in quality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/13 10:15