What is the meaning of the word "superior"?

Definitions:

(sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by adjective
- overcome by a superior opponent
having a higher rank adjective
- superior officer
having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit adjective
- Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets
of high or superior quality or performance adjective
- superior wisdom derived from experience
of or characteristic of high rank or importance adjective
- a superior ruler