übergeordnet
superordinate, superior, higher-level
English translations
- 01
superior
- 02
subordinate
- 03
overarching
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine höhere Ebene oder Position in einer Hierarchie.
- English meaning
- Superior
- Synonym
- höherrangig
- German example
- Der Abteilungsleiter ist dem Team übergeordnet.
- English example
- The department head is superior to the team.
Related words
- supranational
Supranational means that something is above national interests or borders and is controlled by a higher authority or organization.
- Dominanz
Dominance refers to the state of having power or control over others.
- überordnen
To prioritize
- Dachsprache
Roof language
Example sentences with “übergeordnet”
Das ist eine übergeordnete Instanz. (This is a higher-level authority.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the opposite?
The opposite is 'untergeordnet' (subordinate).