SUPERORDINATE
(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Superordinate.
Superordinate - as a noun
One of greater rank or station or quality
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
higher-upsuperior10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leader7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A word that is more generic than a given word
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hypernym21superordinate wordSuperordinate - as an adjective satellite
Of higher rank or status or value
Superordinate - as a verb
Place in a superior order or rank
Example: "These two notions are superordinated to a third"
Superordinate - as an adjective
Greater in degree, rank or position.
The relation of a universal proposition to a specific proposition of the same form with the universal quantified variable replaced by a specific instance.
(of a word or phrase) hypernymic
Example Sentences
"In this sentence, 'boss' is the superordinate of both 'manager' and 'supervisor'."
"The superordinate of 'carrot,' 'lettuce,' and 'tomato' is 'vegetable'."
"In the sentence, 'animal' is the superordinate of 'dog' and 'cat'."
"The superordinate of 'apple,' 'banana,' and 'orange' is 'fruit'."
"'Furniture' is the superordinate of 'chair,' 'table,' and 'sofa'."
Word Game Points
Is SUPERORDINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, superordinate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUPERORDINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SUPERORDINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, superordinate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUPERORDINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is SUPERORDINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, superordinate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUPERORDINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
