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What does the latin prefix super mean?

The Latin prefix "super" means above, over, or beyond.

It indicates something that is:

* superior or greater than something else

* on top of something else

* exceeding or going beyond a normal level

Here are some examples of words with the prefix "super":

* supermarket: a large market that sells a wide variety of goods

* superintendent: a person who oversees a department or organization

* supernatural: beyond the natural world

* superpower: a country with exceptional military and economic strength

* supervise: to watch over and direct the work of others

The prefix "super" can also be used in a more informal way to mean "extremely" or "very". For example, you might say "super excited" or "super hungry".

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