superscript

[ soo-per-skript ]

adjective

1. Printing. superior ( def 10 ).

noun

1. Printing. superior ( def 12 ).
2. Obsolete. an address on a letter; superscription.

superscript

/ ˈsuːpəˌskrɪpt /

adjective

1. printing (of a character) written or printed above the line; superior Compare subscript

noun

1. a superscript or superior character
2. obsolete.
   a superscription on a document, letter, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of superscript¹

1580–90; < Latin superscrīptus (past participle of superscrībere to superscribe ), equivalent to super- super- + scrīptus written; script

Word History and Origins

Origin of superscript¹

C16: from Latin superscriptus; see superscribe

Example Sentences

Written as superscripts, these “powers” — multiples of 10 — are denoted as tiny numbers written to the upper right of a 10.

From Science News For Students

Exponents are shown as a superscript — a little number to the upper right of the base number.

From Science News For Students

Footnote numbers are shown as small, superscript, bracketed codes in the text.

From Project Gutenberg

Page 123, formula : the original shows an unclear superscript after the first L.

From Project Gutenberg