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superscript
ˈsuːpərˌskrɪpt
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ˈsuːpərˌskrɪpt
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SOO‑pur‑skript
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Definition of superscript - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

typographyTECHcharacter set above the normal text lineTECH
  • The equation included a superscript for the exponent.
exponent

Adjective

text positionTECHwritten above the normal line of textTECH
  • The superscript number shows the footnote.
elevated raised
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Origin of superscript

Latin, super (above) + scriptum (writing)

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Examples of superscript in a sentence

  • The footnote was marked with a superscript number.
  • Chemical formulas often use superscript for charges.
  • The superscript letter indicates the chemical isotope.
  • Use the superscript font for mathematical exponents.

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  1. French:exposant, script supérieur, ...
  2. German:Hochzeichen, hochgestellt, ...
  3. Italian:apice, in apice, ...
  4. Spanish:superíndice, en superíndice, ...
  5. Portuguese:sobrescrito, em sobrescrito, ...
  6. Chinese:上标, 上标的, ...
  7. Japanese:上付き文字, 上付き, ...
  8. Arabic:حَرْف مُرْتَفِع, فَوْقِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תו עֶלְיוֹן, עִלִּי, ...
  10. Russian:верхний индекс, надстрочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:верхній індекс, ...
  12. Hindi:सुपरस्क्रिप्ट, ऊर्ध्वलिखित, ...

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