Superscribed: meaning, definitions and examples
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superscribed
[ ˌsuːpərˈskraɪbd ]
writing, addressing
Superscribed means to write or inscribe something above something else. This term is often used in contexts such as addressing envelopes, where the write-up is done in a way that appears prominently above the main text. It can also apply to mathematical notation, where an exponent is written above a base number. This method of writing helps indicate priority or importance of the text that is superscribed.
Synonyms
address, inscribe, write above.
Examples of usage
- The teacher superscribed the correct answers on the students' papers.
- Make sure to superscribe the envelope with the recipient's name.
- The author superscribed her name on the title page of the book.
Translations
Translations of the word "superscribed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superscrito
🇮🇳 सुपरसक्रिप्ट
🇩🇪 hochgestellt
🇮🇩 superskrip
🇺🇦 суперскрипт
🇵🇱 superskrypt
🇯🇵 上付き文字 (うわつきもじ)
🇫🇷 exposant
🇪🇸 superíndice
🇹🇷 üst yazı
🇰🇷 윗첨자
🇸🇦 كتابة فوقية
🇨🇿 superskript
🇸🇰 superskript
🇨🇳 上标 (shàngbiāo)
🇸🇮 superskript
🇮🇸 yfirskrift
🇰🇿 жоғары жазу
🇬🇪 ზედმეტი
🇦🇿 üst yazı
🇲🇽 superíndice
Etymology
The term 'superscribe' originates from the Latin word 'superscribere', where 'supra' means 'above' and 'scribere' means 'to write'. The use of 'superscribe' can be traced back to the late Middle English period, around the 15th century. It made its way into the English language as a means to define the act of writing something above another written element. Over time, the word has taken on meanings in various contexts, including literature, mathematics, and general written communication. The practice of superscribing has remained relevant in modern times, particularly in commerce and correspondence.