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superpower

noun

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Meaning

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An extraordinary ability, often fictional, that exceeds normal human capacity, or a nation with immense global influence and military strength.

Example Sentence

Many comic book characters possess a unique superpower, like invisibility or the ability to fly.

Usage Note

Use 'superpower' to describe an exceptional ability, often in a fictional context, or to refer to a nation that holds significant global economic, political, and military influence. It implies a level of power far beyond the ordinary.