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superscript

6.5

Above and to the right of another character, as in a power in math

adjective
/ˈsuːpərˌskrɪpt/

Specialized

: superior

And it's got superscript and subscript positions, and you must respect those because those affect the meaning of the equations.

Examples

When typing, you can format text in superscript to make it appear elevated and distinct from the rest.
That's the same as a lower superscript X, only the time components change.
Notice the left superscript means load step one.
So when you talk about velocities, the right superscript is always a point, get it?
She has some concerns about the superscript thing.

Truth (2015)
So the observing hood in that quality of superscript G is also infinite.
In mathematical equations, the variable x is often represented with a superscript to indicate powers.
Chemists use superscript numbers to denote isotopes in their formulas.

Synonyms

superior

vssuperscript

Specialized

4 7.7

Printed above and to the side of another letter or number

is the same but names specific items such as letters symbols and figures

Antonyms

subscript

Specialized

6.3

Written below and to the right of a letter or number to show how many

How High

superscript

Specialized

6.5

subscript

Specialized

6.3

Surface Forms

superscript positive

Morphology

superscript = script (transparent) = super + script

Meaning is directly derived from 'super' (above) + 'script' (writing), so 'written above' is clearly compositional.

Etymology

Superscript comes from super meaning 'above' and script meaning 'to write', the same 'script' in 'manuscript'. So superscript describes letters or numbers that are written a little above and to the side of the main text.