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superpower

su·per·pow·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-per-pou-er]
    • /ˈsu pərˌpaʊ ər/
    • /ˈsuː.pəˌpaʊər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-pou-er]
    • /ˈsu pərˌpaʊ ər/

Definitions of superpower word

  • noun superpower an extremely powerful nation, especially one capable of influencing international events and the acts and policies of less powerful nations. 1
  • noun superpower power greater in scope or magnitude than that which is considered natural or has previously existed. 1
  • noun superpower power, especially mechanical or electric power, on an extremely large scale secured by the linking together of a number of separate power systems, with a view to more efficient and economical generation and distribution. 1
  • noun superpower powerful nation 1
  • noun superpower superhuman ability 1
  • countable noun superpower A superpower is a very powerful and influential country, usually one that is rich and has nuclear weapons. 0

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Origin of superpower

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; super- + power

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Superpower

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

superpower popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

superpower usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for superpower

noun superpower

  • imperia — a seaport in NW Italy.
  • imperium — command; supreme power.
  • lordship — (often initial capital letter) a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually preceded by his or your).

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