Superordination (Noun)
Meaning
The semantic relation of being superordinate or belonging to a higher rank or class.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The category 'animal' has a superordination over the category 'mammal' as it encompasses all the members of the latter.
- In the company's organizational chart, the CEO holds a position of superordination over all the department heads.
- The concept of 'furniture' has a superordination over 'chair' as it includes all types of furniture, including chairs.
- The term 'vehicle' has a superordination over 'car' as it includes all types of vehicles, not just cars.
- The category 'plant' has a superordination over 'flower' as it includes all types of plants, not just flowers.