/sy.pʁɛm/
Translation
supreme, ultimate
Word origin
From Latin supremus ('highest'), the superlative of superus ('upper'), from super ('above').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- supremus
- English cognates
- supreme, super, superior
Grammar
Examples
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The supreme court has given its ruling.
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He is the supreme commander of the army.
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She keeps a supreme calm in the face of danger.
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The country's highest interests come before everything.
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He made one supreme effort to finish the race.
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