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Definition of superset

superset

/ˈsuː.pɚˌsɛt/
su · per · set
Plural:supersets
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Past Simple:supersetted
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Past Participle:supersetted
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Present Participle:supersetting
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superset Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A set in mathematics or computing that contains all the elements of a smaller, specified set, and potentially additional elements.

Example

"In object-oriented programming, TypeScript is designed as a strict syntactic superset of JavaScript."

2

A form of strength training in which two different exercises are performed consecutively without any rest period in between.

Example

"The trainer programmed a challenging superset of bicep curls immediately followed by tricep extensions."

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• verb

1

To perform two physical exercises back-to-back without resting between them (in weight training and fitness).

Example

"To save time at the gym, she likes to superset her chest presses with bent-over rows."

• Nearby Words

supersensitive
supersentimental
superseriousness
superset
supersharp
supershow
supersize

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