superordinate meaning and definition

SUPERORDINATE noun

Definition of superordinate (noun)

1. one of greater rank or station or quality
   • synonyms: higher-up, superior
   • antonym: inferior
2. a word that is more generic than a given word
   • synonyms: hypernym, superordinate word

SUPERORDINATE verb

Definition of superordinate (verb)

1. place in a superior order or rank
   • "These two notions are superordinated to a third"

SUPERORDINATE adjective

Definition of superordinate (adjective)

1. of higher rank or status or value