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    Supériorité (en. Superiority)

    /sy.pe.ʁjɔ.ʁi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of a person or thing that is superior to another.
    Her intellectual superiority allows her to solve complex problems.
    Sa supériorité intellectuelle lui permet de résoudre des problèmes complexes.
    Advantage or dominance over others.
    Military superiority was decisive in the conflict.
    La supériorité militaire a été déterminante dans le conflit.
    Preeminence or exaltation of one aspect in relation to another.
    The superiority of the team's performances was impressive.
    La supériorité des performances de l'équipe a été impressionnante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'superioritas', from the word 'superior', meaning 'superior'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have superiority over
    To be in a position of dominance or advantage over someone.
    avoir une supériorité sur
    to assert one's superiority
    To declare or prove that one is better or superior.
    affirmer sa supériorité
    to exercise one's superiority
    To put into practice an advantage or dominance.
    exercer sa supériorité

    Related Words

    superior
    Refers to something that is above another in quality or position.
    supérieur
    dominating
    One who exercises power, control, or influence over others.
    dominateur
    ascendancy
    Quality of what is superior or dominating.
    ascendance

    Slang Meanings

    To have the upper hand
    In this competition, she really had the upper hand over her rivals.
    Dans cette compétition, elle a vraiment eu le dessus sur ses adversaires.
    To be above the rest
    This student is really above the rest in math.
    Cet étudiant est vraiment au-dessus du lot en maths.