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superregeneration
nounC2 (Very low frequency, highly specialized)
/ˌsuːpərɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/The action or process of regenerating something to a superior or more effective state than the original.
supersalesman
nounC2
/ˈsuːpəˌseɪlzmən/An exceptionally skilled or highly successful person whose job is to sell goods or services.
supersaturate
verb-transitiveC2
/ˌsuːpəˈsætʃəreɪt/to cause a solution to contain more dissolved substance than would normally be possible under given conditions
supersaur
nounVery Low
/ˈsuː.pə.sɔː/A massive or giant sauropod dinosaur; informally, an exceptionally large dinosaur.
supersaver
adjectivenounB2
/ˈsuːpəˌseɪvə(r)/A person who is exceptionally good at saving money, or a special product/rate that offers significant savings.
superscribe
verbverb-transitiveLow (C2/Formal/Technical)
/ˈsuːpəskraɪb/To write or print (text, a name, or an inscription) on the top, outside, or surface of something.
superscript
adjectivenounB2
/ˈsuːpəskrɪpt/A character (like a number, letter, or symbol) printed or written above and to the side of a base character.
superscription
nounLow
/ˌsuːpəˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/The act of writing or inscribing something on the surface of an object, especially a letter, parcel, or coin.
supersede
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/To replace something, especially something older or less effective, often implying improvement or obsolescence.
supersedeas
nounVery Low (C2+)
/ˌsuːpəˈsiːdɪæs/A type of writ or legal order commanding the suspension or cessation of a legal proceeding, execution, or other judicial action.
superseded
adjectiveverbC1
/ˌsuːpəˈsiːdɪd/To be replaced by something newer, more effective, or more modern.
supersedure
nounLow
/ˌsuːpəˈsjuːdʒə/The act or process of replacing something or someone with a newer, better, or different alternative.
superseniority
nounC1/C2 / Specialized
/ˌsuːpəsɛnɪˈɒrɪti/A special status granting an employee, typically in a unionized workplace, priority over others in matters such as job retention, promotion, or shift selection, often based on factors other than or in addition to strict seniority (length of service).
supersensitize
verb-transitiveLow
/ˌsuːpəˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/To make someone or something extremely or excessively sensitive to something.
supersession
nounC1
/ˌsuːpəˈsɛʃ(ə)n/The act or process of replacing someone or something with a newer, better, or more effective alternative.
supersex
nounVery Low
/ˈsuːpəsek s/An exaggerated or extremely powerful sexuality; a concept often used to denote sexuality that transcends or exceeds normative sexual experience or expression.
supersize
adjectiveverbC1
/ˈsuːpəsaɪz/To make something much larger than the usual or standard size, especially regarding portions of food or drink.
supersonic transport
nounC1/C2
/ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk ˈtræn.spɔːt/A civil aircraft designed to fly at speeds greater than the speed of sound (Mach 1).
supersonics
nounC1
/ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪks/The study, technology, or phenomena related to speeds greater than the speed of sound.
superspreader
nounC1-C2 / High during pandemic periods, otherwise moderate
/ˌsuː.pəˈspred.ər/A person, event, or location that is unusually effective at transmitting a disease to a large number of other people.

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