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".
supereminence
1. Of superior eminence, rank, or dignity.
2. Distinguished, conspicuous, or worthy of note above others.
supereminent
Eminent in a superior degree; surpassing others in excellence; such as, a supereminent divine.
supereminently
1. Characterized by superior eminence, rank, or dignity.
2. A reference to being distinguished, conspicuous, or worthy of note above others.
supererogate
1. To do more than is required, ordered, or expected.
2. To do more than duty requires.
supererogation
1. The performance of work above and beyond what is required or expected.
2. Etymology: from Latin super, "above, over" + erogare, "pay out"; from ex-, "out" + rogare, "ask, request".
supererogatory
1. Performed to an extent beyond what is required or expected.
2. Superfluous; beyond what is sufficient or necessary and not expected.
superficial
1. Affecting, or being on or near the surface; a superficial wound.
2. Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; shallow.
3. Apparent rather than actual or substantial; a superficial resemblance.
4. Trivial; insignificant: "She made only a few superficial changes in the text."
superficially
1. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface: "Fortunately he only had a superficial wound."
2. Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; shallow.
3. Apparent rather than actual or substantial: "She had a superficial resemblance to her sister."
4. Trivial; insignificant: "The author made only a few superficial changes in the manuscript."
5. Etymology: "of or relating to a surface" from Latin superficialis, "of or pertaining to the surface"; from superficies, "surface"; from super, "above, over" + facies, "form, face"; meaning "not deep" or "thorough" (of perceptions, thoughts, etc.).
superfine, superfineness
1. Of exceptional quality or refinement.
2. Excessively delicate or refined.
3. Of extra fine texture; such as, superfine sandpaper.
superfluity
1. Something beyond what is necessary.
2. An excessive or overabundant supply of something.
superfluous
1. Being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
2. Unnecessary or needless.
3. Possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant.
superfluously
In a superfluous manner; that is, an excess of what is required or which is sufficient.
superfluousness
1. Being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
2. A situation in which something is unnecessary or not needed.
supergalaxy, supergalaxies
1. A very large group galaxy or galaxies (any of numerous large-scale aggregates of stars, gas, and dust that constitute the universe).
2. An assembly of brilliant, glamorous, or distinguished people or things: "We were able to see a galaxy of theatrical performers at the awards."
superglottal
1. Above or anterior to the glottis (in front of the tongue).
2. Relating to or articulated by the speech organs anterior to the glottis (tongue).
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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