Definition of super

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Super- () A prefix formerly much used to denote that the ingredient to the name of which it was prefixed was present in a large, or unusually large, proportion as compared with the other ingredients; as in calcium superphosphate. It has been superseded by per-, bi-, di-, acid, etc. (as peroxide, bicarbonate, disulphide, and acid sulphate), which retain the old meanings of super-, but with sharper definition. Cf. Acid, a., Bi-, Di-, and Per-..

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Mumbo Jumbo :: Mumbo Jumbo () An object of superstitious homage and fear.
Supernumerary :: Supernumerary (n.) A person or thing beyond the number stated.
Rector :: Rector (n.) The superior officer or chief of a convent or religious house; and among the Jesuits the superior of a house that is a seminary or college.
Remote :: Remote (superl.) Removed to a distance; not near; far away; distant; -- said in respect to time or to place; as, remote ages; remote lands..
Strange :: Strange (superl.) Not before known, heard, or seen; new..
Lonely :: Lonely (superl.) Alone, or in want of company; forsaken..
Superexcellence :: Superexaltation (n.) Elevation above the common degree.
Patronize :: Patronize (v. t.) To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals..
Superannuate :: Superannuate (v. t.) To give a pension to, on account of old age or other infirmity; to cause to retire from service on a pension..
Long :: Long (superl.) Drawn out in a line, or in the direction of length; protracted; extended; as, a long line; -- opposed to short, and distinguished from broad or wide..
Stout :: Stout (superl.) Proud; haughty; arrogant; hard.
Free :: Free (superl.) Not gained by importunity or purchase; gratuitous; spontaneous; as, free admission; a free gift..
Horny :: Horny (superl.) Having horns or hornlike projections.
Vile :: Vile (superl.) Low; base; worthless; mean; despicable.
Rusty :: Rusty (superl.) Surly; morose; crusty; sullen.
Old :: Old (superl.) Long practiced; hence, skilled; experienced; cunning; as, an old offender; old in vice..
Supersemination :: Superseminate (v. t.) To sow, as seed, over something previously sown..
Mature :: Mature (superl.) Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration..
Scuffle :: Scuffle (n.) Hence, a confused contest; a tumultuous struggle for superiority; a fight..
Superstruction :: Superstruction (n.) The act of superstructing, or building upon..
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