Word
superpower
Phoneticssu·per·pow·er
US/ˌsupɝˈpaʊɝ/
UK/sˈuːpəpˌaʊɐ/
Definition
n. a special or magical ability that a hero has, like flying or being very strong. People also use it to describe a country that has a lot of power and influence in the world.
n. an exceptional or supernatural ability possessed by a fictional character; also refers to a state with dominant international influence and military strength.
Examples
“If you could choose any superpower, would you pick flight or invisibility?”
“During the Cold War, the world was largely divided between the influence of two competing superpowers.”
“The narrative explores how a character with a seemingly minor superpower can dismantle a corrupt system through creative application of their unique talent.”
Examples
simple
“If you could choose any superpower, would you pick flight or invisibility?”
contextual
“During the Cold War, the world was largely divided between the influence of two competing superpowers.”
complex
“The narrative explores how a character with a seemingly minor superpower can dismantle a corrupt system through creative application of their unique talent.”
Usage
Often used metaphorically in modern business contexts to describe a person's greatest professional strength.
Etymology
From super- + power.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
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