English English Dictionary

To infuse over.

An injection succeeding another.

The act of impregnating, or the state of being impregnated, in addition to a prior impregnation; superfetation.

To over see; to superintend by inspection.

One institution upon another, as when A is instituted and admitted to a benefice upon a title, and B instituted and admitted upon the presentation of another.

Being above intellect.

To have or exercise the charge and oversight of; to oversee with the power of direction; to take care of with authority; to supervise; as, an officer superintends the building of a ship or the construction of a fort.

of Superintend

The act of superintending; care and oversight for the purpose of direction; supervision.

The act of superintending; superintendence.

Overseeing; superintending.

One who has the oversight and charge of some place, institution, or organization, affairs, etc., with the power of direction; as, the superintendent of an almshouse; the superintendent of public works.

A superintendent.

of Superintend

An outer vestment or garment.

More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part of an image.

Higher in rank or office; more exalted in dignity; as, a superior officer; a superior degree of nobility.

Higher or greater in excellence; surpassing others in the greatness, or value of any quality; greater in quality or degree; as, a man of superior merit; or of superior bravery.

Beyond the power or influence of; too great or firm to be subdued or affected by; -- with to.

More comprehensive; as a term in classification; as, a genus is superior to a species.