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SUPERORDINATE WORD

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Superordinate Word.

Superordinate Word - as a noun

A word that is more generic than a given word

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hypernymsuperordinate

Example Sentences

"A superordinate word for 'dog' could be 'animal'."
"In the phrase 'blue car', the superordinate word is 'car'."
"'Furniture' is a superordinate word for 'chair' and 'table'."
"In the sentence 'The sun is shining', 'sun' is the superordinate word."
"The superordinate word for 'apple' and 'banana' is 'fruit'."
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