Latin · prefix
super-
over, above, beyond; excessive
Forms
- super-
- sur- — Developed through French.
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *uper, ‘over; above.’
Note
A historical relative of English over and Greek hyper-.
Words sharing this root
supera person responsible for day-to-day supervision, especially of a buildingsuperfluousUnnecessary because there is already enough.superhumanHaving powers or abilities beyond normal human limits.superintendentSomeone responsible for supervising an operation.superlativeRepresenting the highest degree of a quality.supernaturalForces or phenomena beyond natural explanation.superpositionThe placing or combining of things over one another.supersedeto take the place of something older or no longer effectivesuperviseTo oversee people or work to ensure things are done properly.supervisionThe act of overseeing people or activities.supervisorAn official responsible for overseeing others' work.surceaseAn end to something, or to bring something to an end.surroundTo extend around all sides.surveyA systematic examination of an area as a whole.surveyorA person who professionally measures or examines something to assess it.surviveTo continue living beyond a danger or another person's lifetime.