[sʊˈpɪərɪə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- higher in rank, status, or quality
(e.g: a superior officer)

- having or showing an overly high opinion of oneself; conceited
(e.g: that girl was frightfully superior)

- (of a letter, figure, or symbol) written or printed above the line

- further above or out; higher in position


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French superiour, from Latin superior, comparative of superus ‘that is above’, from super ‘above’

[sʊˈpɪərɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person superior to another in rank or status, especially a colleague in a higher position
(e.g: obeying their superiors' orders)

- a superior letter, figure, or symbol


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French superiour, from Latin superior, comparative of superus ‘that is above’, from super ‘above’