superiority

CEFRC1

/sʊˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of being better or higher than others.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The right which the superior enjoys in the land held by the vassal.

Examples

  • I'll bet it gives her a feeling of superiority to be so beautiful.

  • Inferiority and superiority complexes often give rise to the same behaviours.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The state of being superior.

More examples

In context

  • I admit her superiority to others.

  • Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football.

  • Chelsea will point to that victory margin as confirmation of their superiority - but Spurs will complain their hopes of turning the game around were damaged fatally by Atkinson's decision.

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Origin

noun

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