superscript
nounUK /ˈsuːpəskrɪpt/
US /ˈsuːpərskrɪpt/
A small letter or number written high up next to another letter or number.
In the formula x², the little 2 is a superscript.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A symbol or number printed above and to the right of another symbol to show a power or index.
The superscript 3 in 2³ tells you to multiply 2 by itself three times.
3. A small number or letter placed above the normal line of text, often used to mark a footnote.
The superscript 1 after the word points to the first footnote.
4. Written or printed above the normal line of text.
The trademark symbol is often shown as a superscript mark.
5. A character set slightly above the baseline in mathematical or chemical notation.
Chemists write ions with a superscript charge, like Na⁺.