"superdetective" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: superdetectives [plural]
Etymology: super- + detective Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|detective}} super- + detective Head templates: {{en-noun}} superdetective (plural superdetectives)
  1. An extremely skillful or dedicated detective Categories (topical): People Synonyms: superdick [informal], supersleuth Related terms: supercop

Inflected forms

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