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.
Origin of superordinate
First recorded in 1610–20;
super- +
(sub)ordinate
Words nearby superordinate
supernumerary,
supernurse,
supernutrient,
superolateral,
superorder,
superordinate,
superordination,
superorganic,
superovulate,
superoxide,
superoxide dismutase
Example sentences from the Web for superordinate
“When diverse groups are working toward a superordinate goal, this can lead to adopting a common identity,” she wrote.
British Dictionary definitions for superordinate
superordinate
adjective (ˌsuːpərˈɔːdɪnɪt)
of higher status or condition
noun (ˌsuːpərˈɔːdɪnɪt)
verb (ˌsuːpərˈɔːdɪˌneɪt)
(tr) rare
to make superordinate