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".
superably
A reference to the possibility of overcoming a problem or difficulty.
superabound, superabounding
1. To be unusually, excessively, or over abundant.
2. To abound beyond something else.
3. To be very abundant or too abundant (usually followed by in or with): "They were superabounding with trash and mud after the hurricane."
superabundance
A quantity that is more than what is considered to be appropriate; abundant to excess.
superabundant (soo" pur uh BUHN duhnt)
1. Exceedingly or excessively abundant; more than sufficient; excessive.
2. Too numerous, too abundant, or considerably more than is sufficient.
3. Above the normal amount or quantity; excess, surplus.
superabundantly
Characterized by being above the normal amount or quantity; excessive, surplus.
superacid, superacidity
Excessively acid.
superacidic
Overly acidic.
superacute
Extremely acute; marked by extreme severity of symptoms and rapid progress, as of the course of a disease.
superadd
1. To add something onto what has already been added.
2. To add over and above; to add to what has been added.
superaddition
The act of adding something in excess, extraneous, or above and beyond the normal.
superalimentation
The act of overfeeding, or making one take food in excess of the natural appetite for it.
superalloy
An alloy, often with a nickel, nickel-iron, or cobalt base, capable of withstanding very high temperatures, used in jet engines, rockets, etc.
superannuate (soo" pur AN yoo ayt")
1. To allow someone to retire from a service or an office on a pension because of age or infirmity.
2. To set aside as out of date or to discard as old-fashioned or obsolete; to remove as too old.
3. To be or to become old, out of date, or unfit for further service.
superannuated
1. Retired because of age or infirmity.
2. Too old for use, work, service, or a position.
3. Antiquated or obsolete: "He had too many superannuated ideas."
4. Outmoded; obsolete; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; such as, superannuated laws.
superannuation
1. The act of superannuating, or too old for office or business; the state of being disqualified by old age; decrepitude.
2. The state of being superannuated.
3. A pension or allowance to a superannuated person.
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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