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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

superscript

/ˈsuːpərskrɪpt/ noun · British & US
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What does superscript mean?

noun

A character or number set above the normal line of type, often used to represent exponents or subscripts in mathematical notation. In typography, superscript is a typographical feature in which certain characters are set above the normal line of type.

Example

"The formula for the area of a circle is A = πr^2, where π is represented by a superscript."

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