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superiorly

|su/per/i/or/ly|

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/suːˈpɪriərli/

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/suːˈpɪəriəli/

(superior)

higher quality or rank

Base FormPluralComparativeSuperlativeNoun
superiorsuperiorsmore superiormost superiorsuperiority
Etymology
Etymology Information

'superior' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'superior', where 'super-' meant 'above' and '-ior' indicated a comparative degree.

Historical Evolution

'superior' changed from the Latin word 'superior' and eventually became the modern English word 'superior'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'higher in position or quality', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is higher in rank, status, or quality.

She handled the situation superiorly, impressing everyone.

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Last updated: 2025/02/18 08:56