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superordinate

/ˌsuːpəˈɔːrdɪnət/ noun · British & US
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What does superordinate mean?

noun

A word or concept that is more general than another word or concept; a term that is superior in rank or authority. In linguistics, a superordinate term is a word that is more general than a hyponym.

Example

"The term 'mammal' is a superordinate of 'cat', 'dog', and 'bear'."

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