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Superordinate

Superordinate meaning

Greater in degree, rank or position. | The relation of a universal proposition to a specific proposition of the same form with the universal quantified variable replaced by a specific instance. | hypernymic

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A hypernym is superordinate to a hyponym, and a hyponym is subordinate to a hypernym.

Sherif's explanation of the results became known as realistic group conflict theory, because the intergroup conflict was induced through competition over resources. citation Inducing cooperation and superordinate goals later reversed this effect.