superiority

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Etymology

From Middle English superiorite, from Old French superiorite, from Medieval Latin superioritas, from Latin superior.

Morphologically superior + -ity.

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /sʊuˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

Noun

superiority

1. The state of being superior.

   Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football.

2. (Scots law, historical) The right which the superior enjoys in the land held by the vassal.

Antonyms

• inferiority

Related terms

• superior

Translations

• French: supériorité
• German: Überlegenheit
• Italian: superiorità
• Portuguese: superioridade
• Russian: превосхо́дство
• Spanish: superioridad

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