Superscript

Quick meaning: Superscript is a noun meaning Placed above the normal line of text.

Meaning

Placed above the normal line of text.

More Meanings

1. (mathematics, sciences, typography, transitive, of a variable) To provide with a superscript.
2. (typography, transitive, of a text) To convert to a superscript form.
3. (typography) A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.

Example Sentences

In x², the 2 written in superscript means “to the power of two”.

The ambient or unsaturated value of a variable is superscripted with a "*".

Select the number or letter you want to superscript and, in the Font dialog box, enter an Offset percentage to tell PowerPoint how high to raise the number or letter.

Word Forms

• superscripts
• superscripting
• superscripted

Synonyms for superscript

Depending on context, synonyms include superior.

Antonyms for superscript

Common opposites include subscript, inferior, adscript.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include superior, epsilon, exhibitor, exponent, subscript, superindex.

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