supremacy — the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
Pronunciation (IPA): /suˈpreməsi/
Example Sentences
- The pizza restaurant claimed supremacy over all competitors, but their 'supreme' pizza was just cheese with attitude.
- The company's technological supremacy allowed it to dominate the global market.
- My cat believes in feline supremacy and expects to be served dinner before anyone else in the house.
supremacy
NOUN[/suˈpreməsi/]
the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
The ancient emperor's supremacy was unquestioned as all nobles bowed before his golden throne.
Supremacy bows to democracy!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'supremus' meaning 'highest' or 'supreme,' combined with the suffix '-acy' (denoting a state or condition). The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin legal terminology.
Breakdown
supremus (highest, supreme) + -acy (state/condition) = supremacy
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📝Examples
“The pizza restaurant claimed supremacy over all competitors, but their 'supreme' pizza was just cheese with attitude.”
“The company's technological supremacy allowed it to dominate the global market.”
“My cat believes in feline supremacy and expects to be served dinner before anyone else in the house.”
“The nation's air supremacy proved decisive in the conflict.”
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