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supra-

(word root) above, over, beyond the limits of
Examples of words with the root supra-: supramolecular, supraorbital
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supra

(ˈsuːprə)
adv
(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) above, esp referring to earlier parts of a book etc
[(sense 1) C15: from Latin; related to super-]
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su•pra

(ˈsu prə)

adv.
above, esp. when used in referring to parts of a text. Compare infra.
[1400–50; late Middle English < Latin suprā (preposition) on top of, above, exceeding, (adv.) on top, higher up; akin to super-]

supra-

a prefix meaning “above, over” (supraorbital) or “beyond the limits of, outside of” (suprasegmental). Compare super-.
[see supra]
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Adv.1.supra - at an earlier placesupra - at an earlier place; "see above"  
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References in classic literature ?
The inclinations which he had deliberately stated on the 2d of October he would think it enough to refer to by the mention of that date; judging by the standard of his own memory, which was a volume where a vide supra could serve instead of repetitions, and not the ordinary long-used blotting-book which only tells of forgotten writing.
Because under the surface, the Supra is really a BMW.
Called the All-New Toyota GR Supra, the latest offering was unveiled at the swanky Manila Polo Club in Forbes Park, Makati, before a throng of car buffs that applauds only once a decade.
The All-New Toyota GR Supra, otherwise known as the A90 or Mk.
Following a 17-year hiatus, the legendary Supra makes a comeback and takes the motoring world by storm upon its international debut in Detroit, USA.
The GR Supra is the first global Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) model, from Toyota's high performance division.
The GR Supra GT4(2) is based on the GR Supra--TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's first-ever global model released earlier this year--and it is developed and produced by Toyota Motorsport GmbH.
The Supra name evokes power, performance and handling that defined a succession of world-class cars for a quarter of a century.
The all-new Supra is the first global model of GAZOO Racing's (GR) sports car series.
Austria-based Magna Steyr is producing its new 2020 Toyota Supra alongside the new 2020 BMW Z4.