Superior

Pronunciation

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Adjective

1. If $x$ is superior to $y$, $x$ is better than $y$. Template:Syn
2. Template:Anatomy If $x$ is superior to $y$, $x$ is above $y$ in the body. (This might not be true if the person or animal is not standing.)

Related words

• super
• superlative

Noun

1. Template:Countable A person of higher rank or quality.

   "Always listen to your superiors."

2. The senior person in a monastic community.

Related words or phrases

• father superior
• mother superior