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Definition of outclass

outclass

/ˌaʊtˈklæs/
out · class
Adjective:outclassed
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Past Simple:outclassed
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Past Participle:outclassed
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Present Participle:outclassing
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outclass Lexical Profile

outclass Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To surpass so decisively in quality, skill, or performance as to appear to belong to a superior category.

Example

"The visiting orchestra completely outclassed the local ensemble during the regional competition."

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• Rhymes for outclass

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the prefix 'out-' (meaning 'to surpass') and 'class', originally used in sports such as yacht racing to describe a competitor superior enough to belong in a higher competitive division.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outclass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outclass
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