supra

¹ American  

[soo-pruh] / ˈsu prə /

adverb

1. above, especially when used in referring to parts of a text.

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supra- ² American  

1. a prefix meaning “above, over” (supraorbital ) or “beyond the limits of, outside of ” (supramolecular; suprasegmental ).

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supra ¹ British  

/ ˈsuːprə /

adverb

1. above, esp referring to earlier parts of a book etc

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supra- ² British  

prefix

1. over, above, beyond, or greater than

   supranational

   supramolecular

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Etymology

Origin of supra¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin suprā (preposition) on top of, above, exceeding, (adv.) on top, higher up; akin to super-

Origin of supra-²

supra

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Example Sentences

In a statement released Wednesday, the military announced that its motto is “semper supra,” or “always above.”

From Fox News

Nevertheless, for all of the reasons noted supra, we conclude that the trial court did not err in denying Jewell’s motion to compel or in granting the Media Defendants summary judgment on Jewell’s claims.”

From Los Angeles Times

The tables are laid with supra cloths, taper candles, gorgeous ceramics in grandmotherly motifs and modern shapes.

From The New Yorker

The linchpin of Georgian culture is the supra, or festive meal.

From New York Times

This past Sunday evening, the two hosted another, much smaller supra in Stuart’s Southwest Waterfront apartment, one designed to mimic the authentic meals they’d shared in Georgia.

From Washington Post

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