superscript

n. letter or symbol written above and to the side of another

adj. written above and to the side of a letter or symbol

This article is about the terms 'subscript' and 'superscript' as used in typography. "SuperScript" can also refer to a commercially available Reverse transcriptase.A subscript or superscript is a number, figure, symbol, or indicator that appears smaller than the normal line of type and is set slightly below or above it – subscripts appear below the baseline, while superscripts are above. Subscripts and superscripts are typically used in formulas, mathematical expressions, and descriptions of chemical compounds or isotopes, but have many other uses as well.
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Noun
1. a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
(synonym) superior
(antonym) subscript, inferior
(hypernym) character, grapheme, graphic symbol
Adjective
1. written or printed above and to one side of another character
(synonym) superior
(antonym) subscript, inferior
(classification) printing, printing process