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surpassing

/sərˈpæs.ɪŋ/
sur · pass · ing
Adverb:surpassingly
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• adjective

1

Incomparably excellent; exceeding all others in quality, degree, or beauty.

Example

"The cathedral is a work of surpassing architectural beauty that draws visitors from around the world."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the present participle of 'surpass', borrowed from Middle French 'surpasser', from 'sur-' (beyond, over) and 'passer' (to pass), ultimately from Latin 'passus' (step, pace).

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