English Explanatory Dictionary

superiority

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being superior.
  2. The right which the superior enjoys in the land held by the vassal.

Pronunciation

/sʊˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ en-us-superiority.ogg

Word forms

superiority superiorities superiourity

Etymology

From Middle English superiorite, from Old French superiorite, from Medieval Latin superioritas, from Latin superior. Morphologically superior + -ity.

Synonyms

advantage altitude ascendance ascendancy betterhood betterness dominion elderdom excellence forehand greatness leetness mastery overhand precedency precellence precellency predominance preeminence superiority superiorness supremacy

Antonyms

inferiority

Related words

superior first among equals the upper hand whip hand goodness highness purity

Derived words

air superiority casualty of superiority comparative of superiority full-spectrum superiority full spectrum superiority superiority complex superlative of superiority
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