Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
superscript
noun
/ˈsuːpərˌskrɪpt/
Definition
A character that is set slightly above the normal line of type, often used in mathematical and scientific notation.
Examples
- The chemical formula for water is written as H2O, with the ‘2’ as a superscript.
- In mathematics, you might see x2 to denote ‘x squared’.
- Many web browsers have options to display text in superscript for creating footnotes.
Meaning
Superscript refers to a format in which a letter, number, or symbol is positioned higher than the baseline of the surrounding text.
Synonyms
- exponent
- raised character
