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Superordernate

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In the field of taxonomy, a superordernate refers to a higher-ranking taxonomic category that groups together similar orders.

Usage:

• The superordernate of the orders Carnivora and Primates is the class Mammalia.
• In a biological classification hierarchy, the superordernate level provides a broader classification than the order level.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: When used as an adjective, superordernate describes something that is of higher rank or superior to others.

Usage:

• The CEO holds a superordernate position in the company.
• This theory proposes a superordernate principle that governs all other related concepts.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: As a verb, superordernate means to place or rank something above others in a hierarchical system.

Usage:

• In the organizational chart, the manager superordernates the employees under their supervision.
• It is necessary to superordernate the main ideas in the essay to create a logical structure.

Possible Related Products:

• Books on Taxonomy
• Books on Hierarchy