A word that is more general or abstract than another word, which is referred to as a subordinate word.

Referring to a higher-category concept in hierarchical classification.

वर्गीकरण में उच्च श्रेणी के प्रतीक को संदर्भित करना।

English Usage: "In taxonomy, 'Mammalia' is the superordinate word for 'cats' and 'dogs'."

Hindi Usage: "वर्गीकरण में, 'मैमालिया' 'बिल्ली' और 'कुत्तों' के लिए एक अधीनस्थ शब्द है।"