Superiority: meaning, definitions and examples

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superiority

 

[ s(j)uːˌpɪəˈrɪɒrɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in competition

The quality or state of being higher in rank, importance, or quality than others.

Synonyms

dominance, preeminence, supremacy

Examples of usage

  • Her superiority in the field of science is widely recognized.
  • The team's superiority over their rivals was evident in the final match.
Context #2 | Noun

attitude

An attitude of considering oneself to be better than others.

Synonyms

arrogance, haughtiness, snobbishness

Examples of usage

  • His superiority complex often alienates his colleagues.
  • She always speaks with a tone of superiority.

Translations

Translations of the word "superiority" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superioridade

🇮🇳 श्रेष्ठता

🇩🇪 Überlegenheit

🇮🇩 keunggulan

🇺🇦 перевага

🇵🇱 przewaga

🇯🇵 優越

🇫🇷 supériorité

🇪🇸 superioridad

🇹🇷 üstünlük

🇰🇷 우월

🇸🇦 تفوق

🇨🇿 převaha

🇸🇰 prevaha

🇨🇳 优越

🇸🇮 premoč

🇮🇸 yfirburðir

🇰🇿 үстемдік

🇬🇪 უპირატესობა

🇦🇿 üstünlük

🇲🇽 superioridad

Etymology

The word 'superiority' originated from the Latin word 'superioritas', which is derived from 'superior', meaning 'higher'. The concept of superiority has been prevalent in human societies throughout history, often leading to conflicts and power struggles. The idea of superiority can be seen in various aspects of life, such as competition, social status, and personal beliefs.

See also: superiorly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,778 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.