What does superscript mean?
Definitions for superscript
ˈsu pərˌskrɪptsu·per·script
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Princeton's WordNet
superscript, superioradjective
a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
superscript, superioradjective
written or printed above and to one side of another character
Wiktionary
superscriptnoun
(Print) a type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.
Wikipedia
superscript
A subscript or superscript is a character (such as a number or letter) that is set slightly below or above the normal line of type, respectively. It is usually smaller than the rest of the text. Subscripts appear at or below the baseline, while superscripts are above. Subscripts and superscripts are perhaps most often used in formulas, mathematical expressions, and specifications of chemical compounds and isotopes, but have many other uses as well. In professional typography, subscript and superscript characters are not simply ordinary characters reduced in size; to keep them visually consistent with the rest of the font, typeface designers make them slightly heavier (i.e. medium or bold typography) than a reduced-size character would be. The vertical distance that sub- or superscripted text is moved from the original baseline varies by typeface and by use. In typesetting, such types are traditionally called "superior" and "inferior" letters, figures, etc., or just "superiors" and "inferiors". In English, most nontechnical use of superiors is archaic. Superior and inferior figures on the baseline are used for fractions and most other purposes, while lowered inferior figures are needed for chemical and mathematical subscripts.
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superscript
In typography, a superscript is a character, symbol, or number set slightly above the normal line of text. It is reduced in size and appears at the top right corner of the letter or number it follows. It is commonly used for footnotes, mathematical expressions, and abbreviations.
Webster Dictionary
Superscriptnoun
superscription
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of superscript in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of superscript in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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