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superscript

Syllabification: (su·per·script)
Pronunciation: /ˈso͞opərˌskript/

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Definition of superscript

adjective

  • (of a letter, figure, or symbol) written or printed above the line.

noun

  • a superscript letter, figure, or symbol.

Origin:

late 19th century (as an adjective): from Latin superscriptus 'written above', past participle of superscribere

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