superordinate
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/ˌsuːpərˈɔːrdɪnət/
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/ˌsuːpərˈɔːdɪnət/
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'.
「輸送」という言葉は、「車」、「列車」と「飛行機」に対する上位語です。
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'.
「動物」という言葉は、「犬」、「猫」と「鳥」のような様々な種を含んでいる上位語です。