a type, title, or category that includes a group of things within or under it

a hierarchy of rules grouped under various superordinates 按照各种高等级类别分组的规则层次结构

a word whose meaning includes a group of other words

"Pet" is a superordinate of "dog" and "cat". “宠物”是“狗”和“猫”的上义词。

a person who has a more important position in an organization than others

the relationship between subordinates and superordinates 下属和上级之间的关系

Compare: subordinate noun

including a group of things or people under or within it

Members of a team or a religion experience emotional wellbeing from being committed to a superordinate goal. 一个团队或宗教的成员因致力于高远的目标而体验到情感方面的幸福。