super-, supra-, sur- +
(Latin: above, over, more than; excessive)
Sur- is a form of super- formed through the French and shouldn't be confused with another assimilated sur- form that comes from sub- and means: "under, below, beneath".
In some words, super- is amplified to mean: "on top of; higher in rank or position than; superior to; greater in quality, amount, or degree than others of its kind; to a degree greater than others of its kind; to a degree greater than normal; extra, additional".
supremo
1. The person in charge; a chief.
2. Someone who is of supreme or complete power, authority, ability, etc.: "His victory makes him the new cooking supremo."
surbase
An architectural molding at the top of a base, or above the base; such as, a pedestal, podium, or baseboard of the wall.
surcease
1. To cease, or to bring something to an end.
2. Etymology: from Anglo-French surseser; from Old French sursis, past participle of surseoir, "to refrain, to delay"; from Latin supersedere, "to sit on top of, to stay clear of, to abstain from, to forbear, to refrain from"; from super, "above" + sedere, "to sit".
surcharge
1. An additional sum added to the usual amount or cost of something.
2. An overcharge, especially when unlawful.
3. An additional or excessive burden; an overload.
4. A new value or denomination overprinted on a postage or revenue stamp or the stamp to which a new value has been applied.
surcingle
A belt, band, or girth which passes over a saddle, or over anything laid on a horse's back, to bind it securely.
surcoat
1. A short tunic worn over a knight's armor in medieval times.
2. A short sleeveless garment worn as part of the ceremonial costume of an order of knighthood.
3. A loose outer coat or gown.
surface
1. The topmost layer of something; such as, the surface, or top, of the road.
2. The external appearance of something.
3. The outer face, outside, or exterior boundary of a thing; such as, the outermost or uppermost layer or area.
4. Any face of a body or thing; for example, the six surfaces of a cube.
5. The extent or area of some outer face; a superficial area.
6. The outward appearance; especially, as distinguished from some inner nature.
surfacer
1. In construction, a paint used to smooth the surface before finish coats are applied.
2. A form of machine for dressing the surface of wood, metal, stone, etc.
surfeit
1. An excessive number or quantity of something, especially so much of it that people become sickened, repelled, or bored by it.
2. Overindulgence, or a bout of overindulgence, in something, especially food or drink.
3. Disgust or revulsion resulting from overindulgence.
4. Etymology: from Old French surfet, "excess"; noun use of surfaire "to overdo"; from sur-, "over" + faire, "to do"; from Latin facere, "to make".
surfeiter
Someone who surfeits or over indulges; especially, in food or drink.
surmise
1. To infer (something) without sufficiently conclusive evidence.
2. To think or infer without certain or strong evidence; to guess.
3. An idea or opinion based on insufficiently conclusive evidence; a conjecture.
4. An idea or thought of something as being possible or likely.
surmiser
1. Someone who thinks or infers without certain or strong evidence; a guesser.
3. Anyone who has an idea or opinion based on insufficiently conclusive evidence; a person who makes conjectures or who simply guesses.
surmount
1. To overcome, an obstacle, for example; to conquer or to deal with a difficulty successfully.
2. To ascend to the top of; to climb; to get over the top of a physical obstacle.
3. To place something above; to put on top; that is, to be above or on top of.
4. To surpass or to exceed in an amount.
surmountable
1. Capable of being surmounted or overcome.
2. Being able to surpass in quality or attainment.
surmounter
1. Someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion.
2. Anyone who ascends, or climbs, to the top of an obstacle.
Related "above, over, beyond the normal, excessive" word units:
epi-;
hyper-;
ultra-, ult-.
Inter-related cross references, directly or indirectly, involving word units meaning "more, plentiful, fullness, excessive, over flowing":
copi-;
exuber-;
hyper-;
multi-;
opulen-;
ple-;
pleio-;
plethor-;
poly-;
total-;
ultra-;
undu-.
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