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superordinate
su·per·or·di·nate
[
spər áwrd'nət
]
(
plural
su·per·or·di·nates
)
noun
Definition:
1.
umbrella term:
a word whose meaning encompasses the meaning of another more specific word. "Animal" is a superordinate of "cat."
See also
hyponym
2.
somebody or something superior:
somebody or something of superior rank, status, or class
[
Early 17th century. <super- + subordinate
]
su·per·or·di·nate
adjective
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