superset

superset noun: (symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of the set.

Noun

superset (plural supersets)

(especially, also casually) (symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of the set.
- Near-synonyms: supergroup (broad sense), superclass, supercategory
- The set of human beings is a superset of the set of human children.
Synonyms:

supergroup, superclass, supercategory
Two or more different physical exercises performed back to back (i.e., without a period of rest between them). The exercises may employ the same muscle group, or opposing muscle groups.
- While some lifters insist that supersets must consist of consecutive exercises for the same bodypart, others would bet their weight belts that supersets involve opposing bodyparts.2010, Eric Velazquez, “Power Pairings”, in Reps!, 17:83
- A superset is a combination of two or three different exercises back to back. For example, you start with bodyweight press up and switch to TRX chest press with few seconds to no rest in between.2023 April 5, MGH, “Build Mass with Bodyweight Drop Set Workout Routine”, in Training Bodyweight

superset (third-person singular simple present supersets, present participle supersetting, simple past and past participle supersetted)

(transitive) To perform (different physical exercises) back to back, without a period of rest between them.
- An example would be cable curls supersetted with tricep pushdowns, or leg extensions supersetted with leg curls.2016 August 10, Spring Hill Fitness, “Supersetting For Better Workouts”, in Spring Hill Fitness
- “If you’re using more than one piece of equipment, make sure you’re close to them at all times,” says fitness coach JC Deen of JCD Fitness. Walk away for more than 15 to 30 seconds, and most people will assume you’re done, Deen says. “Supersetting is a luxury, not a necessity,” adds strength coach...2017 January 5, Jordan Shakeshaft, “The Worst People at the Gym According to Trainers”, in Daily Burn

അധിഗണം

The set of characters "LBPG" is a superset of the set of characters "PG".
“Supersetting is a luxury, not a necessity,” adds strength coach and author Bret Contreras.2017 January 5, Jordan Shakeshaft, “The Worst People at the Gym According to Trainers”, in Daily Burn:
Antagonist supersets involve supersetting opposite motions or muscle groups.2024 June 20, Kate Neudecker, “What Is a Superset? Here's How to Gain More Muscle in Less Time”, in Men's Health:

Noun
plural	supersets
Verb
third-person singular present	supersets
present participle	supersetting
past participle	supersetted
past	supersetted

From super- + set.

What does superset mean?: Superset means (symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of the set.
What is superset in Malayalam?: Superset in Malayalam is അധിഗണം. See Superset meaning in Malayalam.
How do you use superset in a sentence?: The set of characters "LBPG" is a superset of the set of characters "PG".
What part of speech is superset?: Superset can be a noun or a verb.
What is the plural of superset?: The plural of superset is supersets.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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