supremacy
UK: suːˈpreməsi | US: suːˈpreməsi
n. the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
n. the highest level of dominance or control
supremacy = supreme<highest> + acy<noun suffix>
- supreme: From Latin supremus (highest, utmost), superlative of superus (upper).
- acy: A noun-forming suffix derived from Latin -atia or Greek -ateia, indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word "supremacy" traces back to the Latin supremus, meaning "highest" or "utmost," which itself comes from super (above). The suffix -acy was added in Late Middle English to form a noun denoting the state of being supreme. The term evolved to signify unparalleled dominance, reflecting its roots in hierarchical superiority.
The country asserted its naval supremacy during the conflict.
The debate revolved around the supremacy of federal law over state regulations.
Technological supremacy is a key goal for many nations.
The court's ruling reinforced the supremacy of the constitution.
His supremacy in chess remained unchallenged for years.