supra

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adverb

su·​pra ˈsü-prə 

-ˌprä

: earlier in this writing : above

supra-

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prefix

1

: super- sense 2a

supraorbital

2

: transcending

supranational

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Latin

Prefix

Latin, from supra above, beyond, earlier; akin to Latin super over — more at over

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing supra

• supra-nationalism

Kids Definition

supra-

prefix

1

: super- 2a

suprarenal

2

: going beyond

supranational

Etymology

Prefix

derived from Latin supra "above, beyond"

Legal Definition

supra

adjective

su·​pra

ˈsü-prə

: earlier in this writing : above

in the discussion supra

—used in books, articles, and cases to refer the reader to previous pages, sections, or footnotes of the text or previous citations of other works

see cases cited supra note 16

compare idem, infra

Etymology

Adjective

Latin