- apparent but not real (superficial resemblance).
- (esp. Of a person) shallow. superficiality n. Superficially adv. [latin: related to *face]
SUPERFLUITY
n. (pl. -ies) 1 state of being superfluous.
- superfluous amount or thing. [latin fluo to flow]
SUPERFLUOUS
adj. More than is needed or wanted; useless. [latin fluo to flow]
SUPERIMPOSE
v. (-sing) (usu. Foll. By on) lay (a thing) on something else. superimposition n.
SUPERINTEND
v. Supervise, direct. superintendence n.
SUPERLATIVE
—adj. - of the highest quality or degree; excellent.
- gram. (of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest degree of a quality (e.g. Bravest, most fiercely). —n. - gram. Superlative form of an adjective or adverb.
- (in pl.) High praise; exaggerated language. [french from latin]
SUPERMARKET
n. Large self-service store selling food, household goods, etc.
SUPERSCRIPT
—adj. Written or printed above. —n. Superscript number or symbol. [latin scribo write]
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A cat will clean itself with paw and tongue after a dangerous experience or when it has fought with another cat. This is an attempt by the animal to soothe its nerves by doing something natural and instinctive.