superiority

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Etymology

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From Middle English superiorite, from Old French superiorite, from Medieval Latin superioritas, from Latin superior.

Morphologically superior +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /sʊuˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/
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  • Rhymes: -ɒɹɪti

Noun

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superiority (countable and uncountable, plural superiorities)

  1. The state of being superior.
    Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football.
    • 2012 April 15, Phil McNulty, “Tottenham 1-5 Chelsea”, in BBC[1]:
      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. (Scots law, historical) The right which the superior enjoys in the land held by the vassal.

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