Origin: Latin prefix super-
Superfund has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
the federal government's program to locate and investigate and clean up the worst uncontrolled and abandoned toxic waste sites nationwide; administered by the Environmental Protection Agency
"some have intimated that the Superfund's money may have turned into a political slush fund"
A fund designated for environmental cleanup by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980.
"The hedge manager decided to allocate most of his capital into a superfund, hoping its diversified structure would smooth out the volatility of individual private equity vehicles."
A investment vehicle for superannuation assets.
An investment fund that invests in other investment funds; a fund of funds.
To fund (a college payment plan) with a large payment, more than the usual annual payment.
"After missing three tuition deadlines, she asked her parents to superfund her account so she could finally graduate on time."