superiority

superiority
su|per|i|or|i|ty [su:ˌpıəriˈɔrıti US suˌpıriˈo:-, -ˈa:-] n [U]
1.) the quality of being better, more skilful, more powerful etc than other people or things
≠ ↑inferiority superiority of
the supposed superiority of the male sex
superiority over
the intellectual superiority of humans over other animals
superiority in
US superiority in air power
2.) an attitude that shows you think you are better than other people - used to show disapproval
Janet always spoke with an air of superiority.
his sense of superiority

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  • Superiority — Su*pe ri*or i*ty, n. [Cf. F. sup[ e]riorit[ e], LL. superioritas.] The quality, state, or condition of being superior; as, superiority of rank; superiority in merit. [1913 Webster] Syn: Pre[ e]minence; excellence; predominancy; prevalence;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • superiority — index advantage, dint, distinction (reputation), edge (advantage), eminence, hegemony, importance …   Law dictionary

  • superiority — late 15c., from O.Fr. superiorite or directly from M.L. superioritas, from super “above, over” (see SUPER (Cf. super )) …   Etymology dictionary

  • superiority — [n] advantage, predominance ahead, ascendancy, authority, better, bulge, dominance, edge, eminence, excellence, influence, lead, meliority, nobility, perfection, position, power, predomination, preeminence, preponderance, prestige, prevalence,… …   New thesaurus

  • superiority — ► NOUN ▪ the state of being superior …   English terms dictionary

  • superiority — [sə pir΄ē ôr′ə tē] n. 1. the state or quality of being superior, or higher, greater, better, etc. 2. pl. superiorities an instance of this …   English World dictionary

  • superiority — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ absolute, overwhelming ▪ effortless ▪ Driving the Jaguar gave him a feeling of effortless superiority. ▪ inherent, innate, natural …   Collocations dictionary

  • superiority — n. 1) to achieve, establish superiority 2) to enjoy, hold superiority 3) clear superiority 4) superiority in; over, to * * * [s(j)uːpɪ(ə)rɪ ɒrɪtɪ] establish superiority hold superiority over to clear superiority to achieve …   Combinatory dictionary

  • Superiority — (Roget s Thesaurus) >Supremacy. < N PARAG:Superiority >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 superiority superiority majority Sgm: N 1 greatness greatness &c. 31 Sgm: N 1 advantage advantage Sgm: N 1 pull pull Sgm: N 1 preponderance …   English dictionary for students

  • superiority — su|pe|ri|or|i|ty [ su,pıri ɔrəti ] noun uncount 1. ) the fact that one person or thing is better, more powerful, etc. than another: Their country relies heavily on its air superiority. superiority of: They argued for the superiority of private… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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