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Hyphenation for “superior”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “superior”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "superior" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “superior” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „superior“ ⟶ „su-pe-ri-or“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "superior"

superior >> suːˈpɪərɪə

Definition: [adjective] higher in rank, status, or quality.
Example: a superior officer

Synonyms of "superior"

higher-ranking | higher-level | senior | higher | higher-up | upper-level | upper | loftier | better | more expert | more skilful | more advanced | worthier | fitter | preferred | predominant | prevailing | surpassing | good-quality | high-quality | first-class | first-rate | top-quality | high-grade | of the first water | of the first order | choice | select | exclusive | rare | singular | unique | prime | prize | upmarket | fine | excellent | superb | distinguished | exceptional | outstanding | marvellous | superlative | special | best | choicest | finest | matchless | peerless | unequalled | perfect | flawless | top of the range | top of the line | par excellence | high-class | upper-class | elite | classy | posh | snobby |


Definition: [adjective] having or showing an overly high opinion of oneself; conceited.
Example: that girl was frightfully superior

Synonyms of "superior"

condescending | supercilious | patronizing | haughty | disdainful | lofty | lordly | pompous | snobbish | snobby | high and mighty | hoity-toity | uppity | snooty | stuck-up | toffee-nosed | fancy-pants | jumped up | too big for one's boots | uppish |


Definition: [adjective] (of a letter, figure, or symbol) written or printed above the line.


Synonyms of "superior"


Definition: [adjective] further above or out; higher in position.


Synonyms of "superior"


Definition: [noun] a person superior to another in rank or status, especially a colleague in a higher position.
Example: obeying their superiors' orders

Synonyms of "superior"

manager | boss | chief | supervisor | senior | controller | headman | foreman |


Definition: [noun] a superior letter, figure, or symbol.


Synonyms of "superior"


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