superamento
overcoming
noun soo-peh-rah-MEN-toh Less Common
Origin: From superare (to overcome), from Latin superare (to go above).
Also means
surpassing
Usage Note
Superamento is an abstract noun derived from superare and denotes the act of going beyond a threshold or overcoming an obstacle — superamento dell'esame (passing the exam), superamento di un limite (exceeding a limit). It is a formal word common in administrative, academic, and journalistic writing.
Examples
"Il superamento dell'esame è stato faticoso."
Natural Translation
Passing the exam was gruelling.
Literal Translation
The overcoming of-the exam was gruelling.
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