superordinate

[ adjective, noun soo-per-awr-dn-it; verb soo-per-awr-dn-eyt ]

/ adjective, noun ˌsu pərˈɔr dn ɪt; verb ˌsu pərˈɔr dnˌeɪt /

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: “Child” is the superordinate of “girl” and “boy.”Compare hyponym.

verb (used with object), su·per·or·di·nat·ed, su·per·or·di·nat·ing.

to elevate to superordinate position.

Nearby words

supernumerary, supernurse, supernutrient, superolateral, superorder, superordinate, superordination, superorganic, superovulate, superoxide, superoxide dismutase

Origin of superordinate

First recorded in 1610–20; super- + (sub)ordinate

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Examples from the Web for superordinate

“When diverse groups are working toward a superordinate goal, this can lead to adopting a common identity,” she wrote.
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British Dictionary definitions for superordinate

superordinate

adjective (ˌsuːpərˈɔːdɪnɪt)

of higher status or condition

noun (ˌsuːpərˈɔːdɪnɪt)

a person or thing that is superordinate

a word the meaning of which includes the meaning of another word or words``red'' is a superordinate of ``scarlet'', ``vermilion'', and ``crimson'' Compare hyponym, synonym, antonym

verb (ˌsuːpərˈɔːdɪˌneɪt)

(tr) rare to make superordinate

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Word Origin and History for superordinate

superordinate

adj.

1610s, on model of subordinate with super-.