superscript
superscript Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Written, printed, or formatted slightly above the normal line of text or baseline.
"Please use superscript numerals to indicate all bibliographic references throughout the manuscript."
• noun
A character, symbol, or number set slightly above the normal line of type, typically smaller than the surrounding text and used for exponents, footnote markers, or ordinal indicators.
"In the mathematical equation, the exponent is represented as a small superscript next to the variable."
• verb
To write, print, or format a character or symbol as a superscript above the normal line of text.
"Remember to superscript the trademark symbol before sending the final brochure to the printer."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'superscript', which refers to characters set slightly above the normal line of type (as in exponents or footnote markers), with 'subscript', which refers to characters set slightly below the baseline (as in chemical formulas).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin 'superscriptus', the past participle of 'superscribere' ('to write above or over'), formed from 'super-' ('above') and 'scribere' ('to write').