Definition of SUPERSCRIPT

superscript

Meanings

Plural: superscripts

Noun

  • a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
  • 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.

Adjective

  • written or printed above and to one side of another character

Adj

  • Placed above the normal line of text.

Verb

  • To provide with a superscript.
  • To convert to a superscript form.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French superscript, from Latin superscriptus (“written above”). By surface analysis, super- + script.

Synonyms

superior

Antonyms

adscript, subscript

Scrabble Score: 17

superscript is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
superscript is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
superscript is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

superscript is a valid Words With Friends word