superordinate

🇺🇸 /ˌsuːpərˈɔːrdɪnət/ 🇬🇧 /ˌsuːpərˈɔːdɪnət/
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adjective
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A word, category, or level that is more general, has a wider range, or is higher in rank than another.

The term 'transportation' is superordinate to 'car', 'train', and 'plane'.

运输是汽车、火车和飞机的上位词。

noun
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A word that has a broader meaning and includes the meanings of more specific words. For example, 'animal' is a superordinate term for 'dog', 'cat', and 'bird'.

The term 'animal' is a superordinate that includes various species like 'dog', 'cat', and 'bird'.

动物是一个包括狗、猫和鸟等多种物种的上位词。

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adj. 上位词
n. 上义词

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Plural superordinates