superscript

Etymology

From Middle French superscript, from Latin superscriptus (“written above”).

Noun

superscript (countable and uncountable, plural superscripts)

1. (typography) A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.

Verb

superscript (third-person singular simple present superscripts, present participle superscripting, simple past and past participle superscripted)

1. (computing, transitive, of a text) To convert to a superscript form.
   • 2011, Peter Weverka, PowerPoint 2007 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

     Select the number or letter you want to superscript and, in the Font dialog box, enter an Offset percentage to tell PowerPoint how high to raise the number or letter.

See also

• Appendix:Superscript
• ª (feminine ordinal)
• º (masculine ordinal)
• ⁿ (superscript n)
• ¹ (superscript 1)
• ² (superscript 2)
• ³ (superscript 3)
• reference mark