superset
|su/per/set|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsuː.pɚ.sɛt/
🇬🇧
/ˈsuː.pə.sɛt/
inclusive set
Etymology
Etymology Information
'superset' originates from the prefix 'super-' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' and the word 'set', which refers to a collection of distinct objects.
Historical Evolution
'superset' was formed by combining the prefix 'super-' with the word 'set' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a set above another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/03 05:13