prefix meaning "above, over, beyond," from L. supra "above, before, beyond," in supera (parte), lit. "on the upper (side)," from old fem. ablative singular of superus (adj.) "above," related to super "above, over" (see super-).
Main Entry: su·pra Pronunciation: 'sü-pr& Function: adjective Etymology: Latin : earlier in this writing :ABOVEsupra> —used in books, articles, and cases to refer the reader to previous pages, sections, or footnotes of the text or previous citations of other works supra note 16> —compare IDEM, INFRA