super-

prefix Etymology: Latin, over, above, in addition, from super over, above, on top of — more at over 1. a. (1) over and above ; higher in quantity, quality, or degree than ; more than <

superhuman

> (2) in addition ; extra <

supertax

> b. (1) exceeding or so as to exceed a norm <

superheat

> (2) in or to an extreme or excessive degree or intensity <

supersubtle

> c. surpassing all or most others of its kind <

superhighway

> 2. a. situated or placed above, on, or at the top of <

superlunary

>; specifically situated on the dorsal side of b. next above or higher <

supertonic

> 3. having the (specified) ingredient present in a large or unusually large proportion <

superphosphate

> 4. constituting a more inclusive category than that specified <

superfamily

> 5. superior in status, title, or position <

superpower

>