superior

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /supɪriɚ/

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Adjective

Positive superior

Comparative more superior

Superlative most superior

1. If X is superior to Y, X is better than Y.
2. (anatomy) If X is superior to Y, X is above Y in the body. (This might not be true if the person or animal is not standing.)

Related words

• super
• superlative

Noun

Singular superior

Plural superiors

1. A person of higher rank or quality.
2. The senior person in a monastic community.

Related words or phrases

• father superior
• mother superior