Definition of Superordinate
Superordinate
su·per·or·di·nate
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
superior in class or status, higher-ranking;
e.g. They followed the orders their superordinate officer had given them.
(noun)
something that places in a higher-ranked category than something else in a system of classification, for example in linguistics, a broader word whose meaning includes one or more other words' meanings;
e.g. It can be useful to use a superordinate if you don't know the specific name for something.
(noun)
a person who holds a higher or more-superior rank in a hierarchy, especially within an organization, and who thus holds some control or authority over other people;
e.g. He consulted his superordinate before making his decision.
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