SUPERORDINATE

• (noun) a word that is more generic than a given word

  synonyms : hypernym , superordinate word

• (noun) one of greater rank or station or quality

  synonyms : higher-up , superior

• (verb) place in a superior order or rank

  "These two notions are superordinated to a third"

• (adj.) of higher rank or status or value

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