"superhistorical" meaning in English

See superhistorical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more superhistorical [comparative], most superhistorical [superlative]
Etymology: From super- + historical. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|historical}} super- + historical Head templates: {{en-adj}} superhistorical (comparative more superhistorical, superlative most superhistorical)
  1. Above or beyond history.
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