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Vocabulary Entry
superscript
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A character or symbol written above the line of text, typically in a smaller font.
Example Sentences
"In mathematics, you often use superscript to denote exponents."
"The chemical formula for water can be written as H₂O, where the '2' is a superscript."
"In academic writing, a superscript can indicate a footnote."
A
adjective
Describing something that is positioned above or higher than a baseline.
Example Sentences
"The superscript number indicated a reference to the source."
"She used a superscript format in her research paper."
"His signature was written in superscript, making it stand out."