superior

Meanings

• adjective

  having a higher position or rank

  - "The superior officer gave the order."
  - "The superior court makes final decisions."

• adjective

  better than average or ordinary

  - "The superior quality of this product justifies the higher price."
  - "The superior student excelled in all subjects."

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Pronunciation

1. /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

inferior

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Synonyms

overling

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with superior
superior , deferior , inferior , prior , quoitior , sequitor

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Variants

List of all variants of superior that leads to same result
superior , superiorly , superiors , Superior , superior conjunction , superior conjunctions , superior court , superior courts , superior general , superiors general , superior planet , superior planets , superior vena cava , superior vena cavas , Lake Superior , Superior , Lake , highly superior autobiographical memories , highly superior autobiographical memory

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Forms

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superiors (plural form of superior)

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Etymology

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From the Latin superius, meaning 'above' or 'higher'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'superior' is often used in the military to describe a higher-ranking officer.

2. In chemistry, a superior solution is one that has more solute dissolved in it than another solution with the same solvent.

3. The term 'superior' is also used in astronomy to describe a celestial body that is closer to the observer than another body in the same system.

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Related Concepts

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1. inferior: Opposite of superior, meaning having a lower position or rank, or being worse than average.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'superior' is often used to describe characters with high social status or intelligence. In music, a superior orchestra is one with exceptional musicians and conductors. In art, a superior painting is one that is considered masterful and of great value.

How to Memorize "superior"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a higher position or a better quality object to remember the meaning of superior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word superior with words like 'excellent', 'premium', and 'elite'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Superior starts with an S, and so does the word above' to remember the meaning of superior.

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