superiority
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//sʊˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti//
The state of being superior.
noun
- 1
The state of being superior.
Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football.
The fact that in most lands the moon was originally a female deity has led many historians to dispute the superiority of the moon over the sun in ancient mythology.
Chelsea will point to that victory margin as confirmation of their superiority - but Spurs will complain their hopes of turning the game around were damaged fatally by Atkinson's decision.
- 2
historicalThe right which the superior enjoys in the land held by the vassal.
Etymology
From Middle English superiorite, from Old French superiorite, from Medieval Latin superioritas, from Latin superior. Morphologically superior + -ity.
Forms
- plural
- superiorities