hypertypic

/ˌhaɪpərˈtɪpɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or designating a type or class of something, especially one that is unusually large or complex

“The hypertypic classification system helped scientists understand the various species of plants in the forest.”

2. noun

a type or class of something, especially one that is unusually large or complex

“The researchers studied the hypertypic features of the newly discovered species.”

Synonyms

  • hyperclass
  • supertypal

Antonyms

  • subclass
  • subtypal