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SUPERORDINATE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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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-upsuperior
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leader
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A word that is more generic than a given word

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hypernymsuperordinate word

Superordinate - 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'."
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Word Game Points

Is SUPERORDINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, superordinate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
SUPERORDINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is SUPERORDINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, superordinate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUPERORDINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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