SINCE 1828
superscript
noun
su·per·script
| \ ˈsü-pər-ˌskript
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Definition of superscript
: a distinguishing symbol (such as a numeral or letter) written immediately above or above and to the right or left of another character
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superscript
noun
English Language Learners Definition of superscript
: a symbol (such as a number or letter) written above and immediately to the left or right of another character
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