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superiority

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌsupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti// UK //suːpˌiəɹɪˈɒɹɪti// su·pe·ri·or·i·ty Archaic

n. the state of being better, stronger, or more important than others. It can also describe the feeling that you are more important than the people around you.

n. the state or quality of being higher in rank, quality, or importance. Often implies a comparative advantage or a psychological attitude of self-importance.


SIMPLE

The team proved their superiority by winning every game.

CONTEXTUAL

The company maintained its market superiority through constant innovation and aggressive pricing strategies.

COMPLEX

The general's air of intellectual superiority often alienated his subordinates, despite the undeniable success of his strategic maneuvers during the winter campaign.

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Origin

From Middle English superiorite, from Old French superiorite, from Medieval Latin superioritas, from Latin superior. Morphologically superior + -ity.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'over' to indicate the person or thing being surpassed.

Pitfall

superiority than otherssuperiority over othersWhile the adjective 'superior' takes 'to', the noun 'superiority' typically takes 'over' when expressing a comparative advantage.

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