Latin word root · Prefixes
super-: above, over
super- is a Latin root meaning “above, over”. Learn its variants and explore 1 connected words.
Meaning and variants
Meaning: above, over
Root forms: super-, supra-, sur-
Source word: super — [of place] above, over, on the top of, upon
Word family and examples
- superior
higher in rank, status, or quality
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