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Better, greater, more frequent, or more intense than the average or what is considered normal.
Die Schülerin zeigte in Mathematik eine überdurchschnittliche Begabung.
The student showed above-average talent in mathematics.
The word is built transparently: it consists of 'über' (above), 'Durchschnitt' (average), and the adjective ending '-lich'. So it literally means 'lying above the average'.
Seine Testergebnisse waren weit über dem Durchschnitt.
His test results were far above average.
This adjective often describes abilities, performance, or qualities. Typical combinations are 'überdurchschnittliche Intelligenz' (above-average intelligence), 'überdurchschnittliche Leistungen' (above-average performance), or an 'überdurchschnittliches Ergebnis' (above-average result).
Das Unternehmen verzeichnete im letzten Quartal ein überdurchschnittliches Wachstum.
The company recorded above-average growth in the last quarter.
The word is often used in formal or factual contexts, for example in school reports, assessments, reports, or academic texts.
Im Arbeitszeugnis wurde ihre überdurchschnittliche Motivation gelobt.
Her above-average motivation was praised in the employment reference.
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'durchschnittlich' and 'überdurchschnittlich' are opposites within a comparison. 'durchschnittlich' means that something is roughly at the normal average. 'überdurchschnittlich' means that something is better, greater, more frequent, or stronger than that average. Both words are often used for performance, numbers, quality, or results. 'durchschnittlich' is more neutral; 'überdurchschnittlich' shows that something is above the normal level.
Am Abend war seine Konzentration überdurchschnittlich gut.
In the evening, his concentration was above average.
Die Preise in diesem Supermarkt sind durchschnittlich.
The prices in this supermarket are average.