superiority
gb/sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/ us/sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/
B2
انگلیسی
~ 7900
fölény, fölényérzet, felsőbbrendűségi komplexus, felsőbbrendűségi érzés, katonai fölény, fölérendeltség, elsőbbség, társadalmi fölény
B2
1
fölény
B2
الگوی کاربرد:
the superiority of [something] over [something]
Their team showed clear superiority over the other side in every part of the game.
A csapatuk a játék minden elemében egyértelmű fölényt mutatott az ellenféllel szemben.
The company’s technological superiority helped it dominate the global market.
A cég technológiai fölénye hozzásegítette ahhoz, hogy uralja a globális piacot.
This study questions the supposed superiority of online learning over traditional classrooms.
He never claimed intellectual superiority, even though he was very talented.
The new model has a slight superiority in speed and battery life.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
Our team showed superiority and won the game easily.
A csapatunk fölényben volt, és könnyedén megnyerte a meccset.
Her work has clear superiority over the other designs.
A munkája egyértelműen felülmúlja a többi tervet.
The new phone has superiority in speed and camera quality.
They want to keep their economic superiority over other countries.
This method has superiority because it is faster and cheaper.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes try to use "superiority" in comparative form (e.g., *"more superiority" or *"very superiority"). "Superiority" is already a noun meaning "the state of being better," so you should say "greater superiority" or use an adjective like "superior" instead. Another confusion is mixing up "superiority" with "priority"; "priority" is about what comes first, not what is better.
معنی
state of being better
ترکیبهای رایج
clear superiority
|overwhelming superiority
|technological superiority
|economic superiority
|intellectual superiority
|competitive superiority
هممعنیها
advantage (Stresses a useful or favorable condition rather than an overall higher quality.)
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preeminence (More formal; suggests being clearly the best or most important in a field.)
متضادها
inferiority (Direct opposite, meaning the state of being lower in quality, status, or ability.)
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parity (Focuses on equality rather than being better or worse.)
موضوعها
evaluation
|competition
|business
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
The state of being better or stronger than another person or thing.
The state or quality of being better, more advanced, more powerful, or more effective than someone or something else.
C1
2
الگوی کاربرد:
a feeling of superiority over [someone]
His calm air of superiority made everyone else in the room uncomfortable.
Nyugodt, felsőbbrendűséget sugárzó viselkedése miatt a teremben mindenki feszélyezve érezte magát.
She tried to hide her sense of superiority, but it showed in her voice.
Megpróbálta leplezni a felsőbbrendűségi érzését, de érződött a hangján.
The teacher warned the top students against developing a feeling of superiority over their classmates.
People disliked his quiet superiority more than open arrogance.
Her superiority toward less educated people damaged many relationships.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
He spoke with an air of superiority, as if we were children.
Fölényesen beszélt, mintha gyerekek lennénk.
Her sense of superiority makes it hard to work with her.
A fölényérzete miatt nehéz vele együtt dolgozni.
The boy showed superiority and laughed at his classmates’ mistakes.
We should not feel superiority just because we are rich.
His quiet superiority made other people feel small.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes think "superiority" is always positive. In this sense, it is usually negative, similar to "arrogance" or "looking down on others." Also, do not say *"he is a superiority"; use "he has a sense of superiority" or "he acts with superiority."
معنی
feeling of being better
ترکیبهای رایج
sense of superiority
|air of superiority
|feeling of superiority
|attitude of superiority
|false superiority
هممعنیها
arrogance (Stronger and more negative; suggests rude pride and lack of respect for others.)
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snobbery (Emphasizes looking down on others, especially about social class, taste, or education.)
متضادها
humility (Emphasizes a modest view of one’s own importance, opposite to a superior attitude.)
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modesty (Suggests not showing off or acting better than others.)
موضوعها
emotions
|social
|relationships
تعریف
The feeling or way of thinking that you are better than other people.
The attitude, feeling, or manner of believing oneself to be better, more intelligent, or more important than other people.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
الگوی کاربرد:
[side] gains superiority in [area]
The air force quickly established air superiority over the region.
A légierő gyorsan megszerezte a légi fölényt a térség felett.
Their overwhelming superiority in numbers made the battle one-sided.
Elsöprő számbeli fölényük egyoldalúvá tette a csatát.
Modern armies depend on technological superiority as much as on troop strength.
The country is investing heavily to maintain naval superiority in the area.
Without information superiority, even a strong army can lose its advantage.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
The army needed air superiority before it could send in ground troops.
A hadseregnek légi fölényre volt szüksége, mielőtt bevethette volna a szárazföldi csapatokat.
They had military superiority and won the war quickly.
Katonai fölényben voltak, és gyorsan megnyerték a háborút.
The country wants to keep its nuclear superiority over its neighbors.
Naval superiority is important for an island nation.
Technological superiority can be more important than the number of soldiers.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse general ‘being better’ with this specialized military sense. In news, "air superiority" or "naval superiority" almost always refer to control in a military operation, not just higher quality airplanes or ships.
معنی
military or strategic advantage
ترکیبهای رایج
air superiority
|naval superiority
|nuclear superiority
|overwhelming superiority of forces
|gain superiority
|maintain superiority
هممعنیها
dominance (General word for clear control; less specifically military, but often used in that context.)
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supremacy (Stresses complete or near-complete control or power over others.)
متضادها
disadvantage (General term for having weaker position or fewer resources.)
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parity of forces (Military term meaning equal strength, the opposite of one side’s superiority.)
موضوعها
military
|politics
تعریف
A military situation where one side is stronger or has more control than the other side in a certain place or area, for example in the air or at sea.
A military or strategic advantage in which one side has greater strength, numbers, or control than an opponent in a particular area, domain, or type of weapon.
C1
FORMAL
4
الگوی کاربرد:
the superiority of [group/position] over [group/position]
The legal superiority of federal law over state law is clearly established.
A szövetségi jog elsőbbsége a tagállami joggal szemben egyértelműen rögzített.
For centuries, the nobility claimed social superiority over common people.
A nemesség évszázadokon át társadalmi felsőbbrendűséget tulajdonított magának a köznéppel szemben.
Some managers still assume their superiority gives them the right to ignore staff feedback.
Debates about the supposed superiority of one class over another are now strongly criticized.
The constitution denies the superiority of any religion over another.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
The king had clear superiority over all other people in the country.
A király egyértelműen mindenki más fölött állt az országban.
In the past, rich families had social superiority over poor families.
Régen a gazdag családok társadalmi fölényben voltak a szegény családokkal szemben.
The law gives no superiority to one race over another.
Her position did not give her superiority over the director.
Many people today question the superiority of one class over another.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this formal sense with everyday ideas of ‘being better.’ Here the focus is on official rank or status, often in legal or social systems, not just personal quality or skill.
معنی
higher rank or status
ترکیبهای رایج
social superiority
|class superiority
|legal superiority
|superiority of rank
|superiority of position
هممعنیها
precedence (Formal; focuses on having the right to come before others in rank or order.)
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preeminence (Stresses higher importance or status in a field or group.)
متضادها
subordination (Being under the authority or control of someone of higher rank.)
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equality (Focuses on there being no higher or lower status between people or groups.)
موضوعها
society
|politics
|work
|business
تعریف
Higher position or power than another person or group in a system like society, law, or an organization.
Higher rank, status, or authority compared with someone else, especially within a social, legal, or organizational hierarchy.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
superiority
IPA
GB/sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/
US/sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/
هجاها و تکیه
su - peri - or - ity (۴ هجا)
Stress on 4th syllable (ity)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: superiority
- Plural: superiorities, superiority
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
air of superiority
1/ˈɛɹ əv sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
visible manner of superiority
A way of speaking or acting that clearly shows someone feels better than other people.
نمونهها
- She answered with an air of superiority that annoyed everyone.
- He walked into the room with an air of superiority, as if he owned the place.
air superiority
1/ˈɛɹ sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
military control of airspace
A military situation where one side has control of the sky in a war area and can use planes more safely than the enemy.
نمونهها
- The coalition forces gained air superiority within the first days of the conflict.
- Without air superiority, ground troops were forced to delay their advance.
moral superiority
1/mˈɔɹəl sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
being better morally
The belief that your values or behavior are more right or good than other people’s.
نمونهها
- The article criticizes the moral superiority often claimed by certain political groups.
- Her tone suggested a feeling of moral superiority over everyone else in the discussion.
racial superiority
1/ɹˈeɪʃəl sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
belief one race is superior
The idea, now widely rejected and condemned, that one race is better or more valuable than other races.
نمونهها
- The theory of racial superiority has been used to justify terrible acts of violence.
- Modern science clearly rejects any claim of racial superiority.
sense of superiority
1/sˈɛns əv sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
inner feeling of being superior
The inner feeling that you are better than other people.
نمونهها
- His sense of superiority made it difficult for him to make friends.
- The training was meant to reduce any sense of superiority among the new officers.
superiority complex
1/sˌupɪɹiˈɔɹɪti kˈɑmplɛks/
fixed phrase
unrealistic belief of superiority
A strong and often unhealthy belief that you are better than other people.
نمونهها
- His arrogance is due to a superiority complex.
- His constant bragging makes it clear he has a superiority complex.
- People with a superiority complex often look down on others.
- People with a superiority complex often hide deep feelings of insecurity.
- Her colleagues joked that her superiority complex was bigger than her office.