superscript — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   In x², the 2 written in superscript means “to the power of two”.

Adjective

1. Placed above the normal line of text.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

Verb

1. To provide with a superscript.

   Usage

   • Transitive
   • of a variable

   Examples

   The ambient or unsaturated value of a variable is superscripted with a "*".

2. To convert to a superscript form.

   Usage

   • Transitive
   • of a text

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   Select the number or letter you want to superscript and, in the Font dialog box, enter an Offset percentage to tell PowerPoint how high to raise the number or letter.

Adjective

1. written or printed above and to one side of another character

   Synonyms

   superior

   Antonyms

   subscriptadscript

Noun

1. a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

   Synonyms

   superior

   Antonyms

   subscript

   Broader terms

   charactergraphgraphemegraphic symbol