noun
- a character or symbol written or printed above and to the right of another character
Usage: typography; mathematics
adjective
- written or printed above and to the right of another character
Usage: typography
verb
- to write or print as a superscript
Usage: typography
Examples
- The number 2 in x² is written as a superscript.
- Mathematical exponents are typically shown in superscript format.
- The footnote reference appeared as a small superscript number.
- You can superscript text using the formatting toolbar.
- The trademark symbol ™ is usually displayed in superscript.
- Chemical formulas often use superscript notation for charges.
- The superscript letters indicated the source of the quotation.