[suːˈpriːm], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- highest in rank or authority
(e.g: a unified force with a supreme commander)

- very great or the greatest
(e.g: he was nerving himself for a supreme effort)


Phrases:
- the Supreme Being

Origin:
late 15th century (in the sense ‘highest’): from Latin supremus, superlative of superus ‘that is above’, from super ‘above’

[suːˈpriːm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a rich cream sauce


Phrases:
- the Supreme Being

Origin:
late 15th century (in the sense ‘highest’): from Latin supremus, superlative of superus ‘that is above’, from super ‘above’