superordination

/ˌsupərˌɔrdəˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The state of being higher in rank, status, or authority; superiority.
    • In the company's hierarchy, superordination of the CEO over managers is clear.
    • Her superordination in the group was based on experience, not age.
    • The treaty established a relationship of superordination between the two nations.
  2. In logic or classification, the relationship of a broader category (superordinate) to a narrower one (subordinate).
    • Understanding superordination helps in organizing concepts in a hierarchy.
    • The teacher explained superordination using the example of 'vehicle' and 'car'.
    • In biology, 'mammal' is a superordination that includes 'dog' and 'cat'.
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