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[[Superordinate concept]] in the generic relation is: | [[Superordinate concept]] in the generic relation is: | ||
* [[Relation]] | * [[Relation]] | ||
=Examples= | |||
* A tree is '''superordinate''' to a apple tree. An apple tree is '''subordinate''' to a tree. | |||
* A building '''superordinate''' to an office. An office '''subordinate''' to a building. | |||
=References= | =References= | ||
[[Category:All]] | [[Category:All]] |
Revision as of 21:54, 16 December 2022
Definition
A generic relation is a relation where the intension of the subordinate concept includes the intension of the superordinate concept. [1]
Generic relations
Superordinate concept in the generic relation is:
Examples
- A tree is superordinate to a apple tree. An apple tree is subordinate to a tree.
- A building superordinate to an office. An office subordinate to a building.