superiority — the state of being better, more skilled, or more important than others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being better, more skilled, or more important than others
Pronunciation (IPA): /suːˌpɪriˈɔːrəti/
Example Sentences
- The cat showed its superiority by knocking everything off the table while maintaining eye contact.
- Military superiority doesn't guarantee victory in modern warfare.
- His belief in his intellectual superiority made him insufferable at dinner parties.
superiority
NOUN[/suːˌpɪriˈɔːrəti/]
the state of being better, more skilled, or more important than others
The chess grandmaster's superiority became obvious after just five quick moves.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'superior,' meaning 'higher' or 'upper,' which itself comes from the comparative form of 'superus' (above). The term originally denoted physical or positional elevation, later extending to describe comparative advantage or excellence over others.
Breakdown
super- (above, over) + -ior (comparative suffix) + -ity (noun-forming suffix denoting state or condition). The root conveys the sense of being positioned or ranked higher than others.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat showed its superiority by knocking everything off the table while maintaining eye contact.”
“Military superiority doesn't guarantee victory in modern warfare.”
“His belief in his intellectual superiority made him insufferable at dinner parties.”
“The smartphone's superiority over flip phones was immediately obvious to everyone except my grandfather.”
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