Definition of surpassing Surpassing

/sɚpæˈsɪŋ/ - [serpatsing] - sur•pas•sing

We found 6 definitions of surpassing from 4 different sources.

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What does surpassing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

surpassing - exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
  transcendent
  superior (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by; "he is superior to fear"; "an ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fades"
surpassing - far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; "a night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory"; "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"; "the young Mozart's prodigious talents"
  exceeding, exceptional, olympian, prodigious
  extraordinary (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials; "an ambassador extraordinary"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • surpassing (Verb)
    Present participle of surpass.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • surpassing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Surpass
  • surpassing (a.)
    Eminently excellent; exceeding others.

Part of speech

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  • surpassing, verb, gerund of surpass (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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