Superscript vs. Superindex — What's the Difference?

A character set, printed, or written above and immediately to one side of another

A typographical index mark in the form of a superscript e.g. A^*

(typography) A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.

Placed above the normal line of text

To provide with a superscript.

To convert to a superscript form.

Superscription.

A character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

Written or printed below and to one side of another character