SUPERSCRIPT

superscript, superior

(adjective) written or printed above and to one side of another character

superscript, superior

(noun) a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

superscript (countable and uncountable, plural superscripts)

(typography) A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.

Antonyms

• subscript

Verb

superscript (third-person singular simple present superscripts, present participle superscripting, simple past and past participle superscripted)

(mathematics, science, typography, transitive, of a variable) To provide with a superscript.

(typography, transitive, of a text) To convert to a superscript form.

Antonyms

• subscript

Source: Wiktionary


Su"per*script, n.

Definition: Superscription. [Obs.] "I will overglance the superscript." Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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