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superabound
verbverb-intransitiveRare
/ˌsuːpərəˈbaʊnd/To be very abundant or exist in very great quantity; to be more than enough.
superabsorbent
adjectivenounC1
/ˌsuːpərəbˈzɔːb(ə)nt/(of a material) capable of absorbing and holding a very large amount of liquid, typically many times its own weight.
superadd
verbverb-transitiveRare / Technical
/ˌsuːpərˈæd/To add (something) on top of what already exists or has already been added.
superaerodynamics
nounSpecialized
/ˌsuːpərˌeərəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/The branch of aerodynamics dealing with phenomena at very high speeds, such as hypersonic flow.
superagency
nounLow
/ˈsuːpərˌeɪdʒənsi/A large, powerful government agency that oversees or coordinates multiple smaller agencies or departments.
superalloy
nounLow
/ˈsuːpərˌælɔɪ/A high-performance metallic alloy designed to withstand extreme stress and high temperatures, especially in jet engines and gas turbines.
superaltar
nounExtremely Rare
/ˌsuːpərˈɔːltə/A portable stone slab or slab of wood consecrated for use as an altar, especially one placed on a primary fixed altar.
superaltern
nounC2 / Extremely rare / Specialized
/ˈsuːpərˌæltən/A superior in rank or status; someone who holds authority over another person in an organizational or hierarchical structure.
superannuate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2 (Very Rare/Formal)
/ˌsuːpərˈanjuːeɪt/to discharge or retire someone due to age or infirmity; to become obsolete or antiquated.
superannuation
nounMedium-High in AU/NZ; Low in US/UK in the 'pension' sense. High in AU/NZ business contexts.
/ˌsuːpərænjuˈeɪʃən/A pension or retirement savings plan where an employee and/or employer contributes money into a fund during the employee's working life, to provide income upon retirement.
superb blue wren
nounRare
/ˌsuːpɜːb ˌbluː ˈren/A small, brightly-colored Australian songbird, the male of which has striking blue and black plumage.
superbaby
nounLow (rare/niche)
/ˈsuːpəbeɪbi/An infant or very young child who is perceived as exceptionally advanced, gifted, or possessing extraordinary abilities, often in a way that exceeds normal developmental expectations.
superbazaar
nounVery Low (rare, regionally specific)
/ˌsuːpəbəˈzɑː/A very large market or department store, typically found in South Asia, selling a wide variety of goods under one roof.
superbike
nounC1
/ˈsuːpəbaɪk/A very powerful, high-performance motorcycle designed for speed and advanced handling, often based on racing technology.
superblock
nounC1/C2
/ˈsuːpəblɒk/A very large city block created by closing off smaller internal streets to through traffic.
superbomb
nounC2
/ˈsuːpəbɒm/An extremely powerful nuclear weapon, especially a hydrogen bomb.
superbug
nounB2
/ˈsuːpəbʌɡ/A strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs.
supercalender
nounverbverb-transitiveVery Low
/ˌsuːpəˈkæləndə/A machine used in papermaking to produce a very smooth, glossy surface on paper by passing it through a series of polished rollers.
supercapital
nounC2
/ˌsuːpəˈkæpɪtl/The topmost part of a column, above the capital, in classical architecture.
supercar
nounLow to Medium
/ˈsuːpəkɑː/An extremely high-performance, expensive sports car, often with advanced technology and a powerful engine.

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