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superscript

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.20 in modern English

Syllables
su-per-script
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.

Countable; Uncountable

adj

Placed above the normal line of text.

verb

To provide with a superscript.

Transitive verb

verb

To convert to a superscript form.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle French superscript, from Latin superscriptus (“written above”). By surface analysis, super- + script.

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *(s)kreybʰ-

Usage

Inflected Forms

superscripts (plural) superscripts (present, singular) superscripting (participle, present) superscripted (participle, past) superscripted (past)

Phrases

reference mark

Frequently Paired Words

ª º ⁿ ¹ ² ³ reference mark

Synonyms

superior

Antonyms

subscript

Questions

What does superscript mean?
A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.
Where does superscript come from?
From Middle French superscript, from Latin superscriptus (“written above”). By surface analysis, super- + script.

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