The difference between Phylum and Superstock
When used as nouns, phylum means a rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class, whereas superstock means a broad grouping of languages.
check bellow for the other definitions of Phylum and Superstock
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Phylum as a noun (taxonomy):
A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank
Examples:
"Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata."
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Phylum as a noun (linguistics):
A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.
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Superstock as a noun (linguistics):
A broad grouping of languages; a phylum.
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Superstock as a noun:
A kind of premier stock car with a strong roll cage and usually a modified V8 engine.