superelevation noun. [,su:pǝrɛlɪ'veɪʃ(ǝ)n, ,sju:-] M17.
[from SUPER- 1, 2 + ELEVATION.]
1. Elevation to a higher rank. rare. Only in M17.

2. The height of the outer edge of a curve on a railway or road above the inner; the difference in height between the two edges. L19.

■ super'elevate verb trans. elevate above or higher; bank (a curve in a road etc.) E20.

■ super'elevated adjective characterized by superelevation, banked E20.

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