superordinate — belonging to a higher rank, class, or category that includes other, more specific ones
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: belonging to a higher rank, class, or category that includes other, more specific ones
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərˈɔːrdɪnət/
Example Sentences
- My boss loves being superordinate — she even ranks the coffee mugs by seniority.
- In linguistics, "fruit" is a superordinate term that covers "apple," "banana," and "orange."
- The two rival companies set aside their differences to pursue a superordinate goal: survival.
superordinate
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsuːpərˈɔːrdɪnət/]
belonging to a higher rank, class, or category that includes other, more specific ones
The manager is the superordinate figure guiding three junior staff on the project.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin super- (above) + ordinare (to arrange, order), derived from ordo (rank, order).
Breakdown
super- (above) + ordin- (order, rank) + -ate (forming adjective/noun)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss loves being superordinate — she even ranks the coffee mugs by seniority.”
“In linguistics, "fruit" is a superordinate term that covers "apple," "banana," and "orange."”
“The two rival companies set aside their differences to pursue a superordinate goal: survival.”
“Even my cat acts like a superordinate being, judging me from the top of the fridge.”
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