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superordinate
[ adjective noun soo-per-awr-dn-it; verb soo-per-awr-dn-eyt ]
adjective
- of higher degree in condition or rank.
- Logic. (of a universal proposition) related to a particular proposition of the same quality and containing the same terms in the same order.
noun
- a superordinate person or thing.
- Linguistics. a term that denotes a general class under which a set of subcategories is subsumed: Compare hyponym.
“Child” is the superordinate of “girl” and “boy.”
verb (used with object)
, su·per·or·di·nat·ed, su·per·or·di·nat·ing.
- to elevate to superordinate position.
superordinate
adjective
- of higher status or condition
noun
- a person or thing that is superordinate
``red'' is a superordinate of ``scarlet'', ``vermilion'', and ``crimson''
verb
- rare.tr to make superordinate
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Word History and Origins
Origin of superordinate1
First recorded in 1610–20; super- + (sub)ordinate
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Example Sentences
“When diverse groups are working toward a superordinate goal, this can lead to adopting a common identity,” she wrote.
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