surpassive en · ADJ
Etymology
From surpass + -ive.
Meanings
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(rare) surpassing
Mr. Fred Walsh rendered a number of selections on the piano and they were played with a skill of surpassive talent that is remarkable and surprising when consideration is given for the handicap of the man.
1920, The Mentor, volume 21, page 45:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most surpassive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more surpassive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |