surpassive

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

surpass +‎ -ive

Adjective[edit]

surpassive (comparative more surpassive, superlative most surpassive)

  1. (rare) surpassing
    • 1920, The Mentor, volume 21, page 45:
      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.