superior

Comparative of superus (“that is above, upper, higher”), from super (“above, over”, preposition) +‎ -us (adjectival suffix).

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /suˈpe.ri.or/, [s̠ʊˈpɛriɔr]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /suˈpe.ri.or/, [suˈpɛːrior]

Adjective

superior (neuter superius); third declension

1. comparative degree of superus
   1. Higher, upper. (of place)
   2. Former, past, previous, preceding. (of time or order of succession)
      1. (especially of age, time of life, etc.) Older, elder, senior, more advanced, former.
   3. Victorious, conquering, stronger, [ superior]. (of strength or success in battle or any contest)
   4. Higher, more distinguished, greater, [ superior]. (of quality, condition, number, etc.)

Inflection

Third-declension comparative adjective.

Number	Singular			Plural
Case / Gender	Masc./Fem.	Neuter		Masc./Fem.	Neuter
Nominative	superior	superius		superiōrēs	superiōra
Genitive	superiōris			superiōrum
Dative	superiōrī			superiōribus
Accusative	superiōrem	superius		superiōrēs	superiōra
Ablative	superiōre			superiōribus
Vocative	superior	superius		superiōrēs	superiōra