Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

superiority

/sʊˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.59 in modern English

Syllables: su-pe-ri-or-i-ty
IPA: /sʊˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being superior.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The right which the superior enjoys in the land held by the vassal.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football."
"The fact that in most lands the moon was originally a female deity has led many historians to dispute the superiority of the moon over the sun in ancient mythology."
"Chelsea will point to that victory margin as confirmation of their superiority - but Spurs will complain their hopes of turning the game around were damaged fatally by Atkinson's decision."

Etymology

From Middle English superiorite, from Old French superiorite, from Medieval Latin superioritas, from Latin superior. Morphologically superior + -ity.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: superiorite, superioritas, superior
Suffix: superior

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /sʊˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

superiorities (plural) superiourity (alternative)

Phrases

air superiority casualty of superiority comparative of superiority full-spectrum superiority full spectrum superiority superiority complex superlative of superiority first among equals

Frequently Paired Words

superior first among equals the upper hand whip hand goodness highness purity

Synonyms

prerogative advantage altitude ascendance ascendancy betterhood betterness dominion elderdom excellence forehand greatness

Antonyms

inferiority

Rhymes With

seniority dority majority authority minority priority sorority inferiority exteriority anteriority

Questions

How do you pronounce superiority?: The recorded pronunciation is /sʊˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/.
What does superiority mean?: The state of being superior.
Where does superiority come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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