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/
Korean meaning: 최고의 권력, 지위, 또는 권위를 가진 상태; 우월성, 패권
Korean pronunciation: 수**프레**머시
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
A king demonstrates royal supremacy over kneeling courtiers in the throne room
Supremacy bows to democracy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
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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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