Definition of SUPERFAMILY

superfamily

Plural: superfamilies

Noun

  • (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family
  • A taxonomic category above family and below order (and its subdivisions).
  • A large group of related proteins or other molecules.

Origin / Etymology

From super- + family.

Scrabble Score: 21

superfamily: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
superfamily: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
superfamily: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

superfamily: valid Words With Friends Word