super-
Latinabove, beyond
Prefix · means "above, beyond"
About the prefix super-
A Latin prefix meaning "above" or "beyond." It denotes something of a higher degree, larger scope, or exceptional quality.
Roots often paired with super-
Associated Words · 46
survive
To continue to live or exist after hardship or danger
surround
To encircle or enclose on all sides
super
Excellent; very good; extremely
survivor
A person who lives through a dangerous or traumatic event
superior
Higher in rank or quality; a person of higher rank
supermarket
A large self-service store selling groceries and household goods
superintendent
A person who supervises or manages; a senior police rank
supervise
To watch over and direct people or work
superiority
The state of being better or higher than others
superficial
On or near the surface only; lacking depth or thoroughness
supernatural
Beyond natural laws; relating to forces that cannot be scientifically explained
supernova
A massive explosion of a star, making it extremely bright
superstition
An irrational belief that events can be influenced by magical or mystical means
superimpose
To place one thing over another so both are visible
supersede
To replace something older or less effective
surcharge
An extra charge added to the standard price; to impose such a charge
superfluous
More than what is needed; unnecessary
supersonic
Faster than the speed of sound; ultrasonic
superficially
In a shallow or surface-level manner
unsupervised
Not watched over or monitored
superman
A person with extraordinary or superhuman powers
superstore
An extremely large retail store
superstructure
The part of a structure built above its base or foundation
superlative
Of the highest quality; the grammatical superlative degree