/suˈpɾemo/
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Translation
supreme
Word origin
From Latin supremus ('highest, topmost'), the superlative of superus ('upper'), from super ('above'). English 'supreme' comes from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- supremus
- English cognates
- supreme
Grammar
Femininesuprema
Masc pluralsupremos
Fem pluralsupremas
Examples
dictó .
The supreme court handed down its ruling.
.
The king held supreme power over the country.
dicha .
Winning the medal was a moment of supreme joy.
¡ , !
He is the highest authority, the supreme leader!
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She acted with supreme calm in the face of danger.
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