superordinate
noun [ C ] uk/ˌsuː.pərˈɔː.dɪ.nət/ us/ˌsuː.pɚˈɔːr.dən.ət/
(CLASSIFICATION)
高等级（的类型、职位或类别等）
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
language specialized上义词
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。
(SUPERIOR)
等级高的人
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
superordinate
adjective uk/ˌsuː.pərˈɔː.dɪ.nət/ us/ˌsuː.pɚˈɔːr.dən.ət/
（类型、职位或类别等）高等级的
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。