überdurchschnittlich

Überdurchschnittlich is a German adjective meaning above average or superior to the average. It is used to describe the quality, performance, or characteristics of a person, object, or result, indicating that they exceed typical or expected levels without implying exceptional or extraordinary status.

Etymology and usage notes: The word combines über- (over, above) with durchschnittlich (average). In German, it can be used attributively and must agree with the noun it describes, for example: eine überdurchschnittliche Leistung (a above-average performance). It can also be used predicatively, as in Die Ergebnisse sind überdurchschnittlich (The results are above average). The term is common in statistics, performance evaluations, market or consumer reports, and health or wage discussions.

Context and connotations: Überdurchschnittlich carries a positive but measured connotation. It signals a favorable deviation from the norm but stops short of conveying exceptional rarity. In contrast to synonyms such as hervorragend or außergewöhnlich, überdurchschnittlich suggests solid superiority rather than extraordinary quality. It is often contrasted with unterdurchschnittlich (below average) or simply durchschnittlich (average) in evaluative contexts.

See also: durchschnittlich, überragend, hervorragend, außergewöhnlich, unterdurchschnittlich. These terms help situate überdurchschnittlich along a spectrum of quality or performance levels in German usage.