Main Entry:

sur·mount

Pronunciation:

\sər-ˈmau̇nt\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French surmunter, from sur- + munter to mount

Date:

14th century

1obsolete : to surpass in quality or attainment : excel2: to prevail over : overcome <surmount an obstacle>3: to get to the top of : climb4: to stand or lie at the top of

— sur·mount·able \-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl\ adjective