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Definition superordinate in American English

superordinate noun

[countable] noun
/ˌsupərˈɔrd(ə)nət/
1

a word that includes the meaning of more specific words. For example, "vehicle" is the superordinate of words such as "car" and "truck."

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Definition superordinate in American English