su·pe·ri·or·i·ty
Pronounced:
/sʊˌpiriˈorəti/
Function:
nounMeaning:
[noncount] 1 : the quality or state of being high or higher in quality —often + of or over ▪ The superiority of our product is obvious. ▪ one product's superiority over another
2 : the belief that you are better than other people ▪ His success has given him a false sense of superiority. ▪ an irritating air of superiority [=an arrogant way of behaving]
3 : the quality or state of being larger, stronger, etc., than others ▪ the country's technological/economic superiority ▪ To win this war, we must achieve air superiority. [=we must have a larger/better air force than our enemies]
2 : the belief that you are better than other people ▪ His success has given him a false sense of superiority. ▪ an irritating air of superiority [=an arrogant way of behaving]
3 : the quality or state of being larger, stronger, etc., than others ▪ the country's technological/economic superiority ▪ To win this war, we must achieve air superiority. [=we must have a larger/better air force than our enemies]