superordinate

noun

a word that is more generic than a given word

one of greater rank or station or quality

verb

place in a superior order or rank

adjective

of higher rank or status or value

Roots

supersuper- · Latin · above, over ordoordin- · Latin · order, rank atus-ate · Latin · forming adjectives/verbs

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Where does superordinate come from?

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