superscript

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.

   “In x², the 2 written in superscript means “to the power of two”.”

adj

1. (not-comparable)Placed above the normal line of text.

verb

1. (transitive)To provide with a superscript.

   “The ambient or unsaturated value of a variable is superscripted with a "*".”

2. (transitive)To convert to a superscript form.

   “Select the number or letter you want to superscript and, in the Font dialog box, enter an Offset percentage to tell PowerPoint how high to raise the number or letter.”