superior (adj.) Copy link Outline I. More elevated1. sŭpĕrior, us2. amplior (more distinguished)3. mĕlior, usII. Having the advantage1. sŭpĕrior2. mĕlior, usIII. In gen. sense, of a better kindIV. Taking precedence of other things • superior (adj.): I. More elevated: 1. sŭpĕrior, us: s. in rank, fortune, fame, loco, fortuna, fama s., Cic. Am. 25, 94: of s. rank, honoris gradu superior, id. Fam. 2, 18. 2. amplior (more distinguished): v. high (II.). 3. mĕlior, us: v. good (I., 1., d.). II. Having the advantage: 1. sŭpĕrior: s. in cavalry, equitatu superiores (hostes), Caes. B. G. 7, 65. 2. mĕlior, us: s. in cavalry, melior equitatu (Poenus), Liv. 21, 47. Phr.: to be s. in cavalry, plus valere equitatu, Nep. Eum. 3. III. In gen. sense, of a better kind: use compar. of bŏnus, praestans, praestābĭlis: v. excellent. IV. Taking precedence of other things: antīquior, antīquissimus: v. important.