supertype
|su-per-type|
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/ˈsuː.pər.taɪp/
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/ˈsuː.pə.taɪp/
an overarching or general type
Etymology
Etymology Information
'supertype' is formed from the prefix 'super-' meaning 'above' or 'over', and the word 'type', which comes from Latin 'typus' meaning 'form' or 'kind'.
Historical Evolution
'supertype' was coined in modern English by combining 'super-' and 'type', especially in technical and scientific contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an overarching type', and this meaning has remained consistent in technical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/07 11:05