superscript Definition
- 1a letter, figure, or symbol written or printed above the line
- 2a distinguishing symbol, such as a footnote or an exponent
Using superscript: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "superscript" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In the chemical formula H2O, the 2 is written in superscript.
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The superscript 'th' in '4th' indicates that it is an ordinal number.
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In mathematics, superscripts are used to denote powers or exponents.
superscript Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with superscript
text that is written or printed above the line of text
Example
In the equation, the superscript text represents the exponent.
a number written or printed above the line of text
Example
In the chemical formula, the superscript number represents the number of atoms.
a symbol written or printed above the line of text
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In the footnote, the superscript symbol indicates additional information.
Origins of superscript
from Latin 'super', meaning 'above', and 'scribere', meaning 'to write'
Summary: superscript in Brief
A 'superscript' [ˈsuːpəskrɪpt] is a letter, figure, or symbol written or printed above the line, often used to denote powers or exponents. It can also refer to a distinguishing symbol, such as a footnote or an exponent. Examples include the '2' in H2O and the 'th' in '4th.' 'Superscript' extends into phrases like 'superscript text,' which represents text written above the line, and 'superscript number,' which represents a number written above the line.
