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SUPERORDINATE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A word that is more generic than a given word

Synonyms:

hypernym; superordinate; superordinate word

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("superordinate" is a kind of...):

word (a unit of language that native speakers can identify)

Sense 2

Meaning:

One of greater rank or station or quality

Synonyms:

higher-up; superior; superordinate

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("superordinate" is a kind of...):

leader (a person who rules or guides or inspires others)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "superordinate"):

better (a superior person having claim to precedence)

god (a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people)

supervisor (one who supervises or has charge and direction of)

 II. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of higher rank or status or value

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

superior (of or characteristic of high rank or importance)

 III. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Place in a superior order or rank

Example:

These two notions are superordinated to a third

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "superordinate" is one way to...):

grade; order; place; range; rank; rate (assign a rank or rating to)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

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