superordinate
/ˌsupərˈɔrdənɪt/
verb
- To place in a higher rank or category; to treat as superior or more general.
- The manager decided to superordinate the new project over routine tasks.
- In the revised system, they superordinate safety concerns above all else.
- The teacher superordinated the main idea over the supporting details in the lesson.
adjective
- Higher in rank, status, or position; superior.
- The superordinate officer made the final decision.
- In a hierarchy, each level has superordinate authority over the one below.
- The superordinate court overturned the lower court's ruling.
- In logic or classification, referring to a broader category that includes subordinate categories.
- "Mammal" is a superordinate category that includes "primate" and "rodent."
- In a concept map, superordinate terms are placed above their subordinates.
- The superordinate class "bird" encompasses many species like sparrows and eagles.
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noun
- A person or thing that is higher in rank, status, or authority.
- The general was the superordinate in the military chain of command.
- In the company, a manager is a superordinate to the team members.
- She reported directly to her superordinate, the department head.
- In linguistics or categorization, a word or concept that is broader and includes other more specific words or concepts (a hypernym).
- The word "furniture" is a superordinate that covers "table," "chair," and "sofa."
- In a taxonomy, "vehicle" serves as a superordinate for "car," "truck," and "bus."
- "Animal" is a superordinate of "dog" and "cat."
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