sur-

prefix

1

: over : super-

surcharge

surtax

2

: above : up

surbase

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin super-

Kids Definition

sur-

prefix

: over

surprint

surtax

Etymology

derived from Latin super "over, above"

Legal Definition

sur

preposition

ˈsu̇r, ˈsᵫ̅r

: on the basis of : with regard to

sur petition for rehearing

Etymology

Anglo-French, on, upon, from Latin super over

Geographical Definition

Sur

geographical name

ˈsu̇r 

coastal town on the Mediterranean Sea in southern Lebanon at the site of ancient Tyre