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Definition superordinate in British English

superordinate noun

[countable] noun
/ˌsuːpərˈɔː(r)dɪnət/
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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 British English