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.


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  1. 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."

  2. Phylum as a noun (linguistics):

    A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.

  1. Superstock as a noun (linguistics):

    A broad grouping of languages; a phylum.

  2. Superstock as a noun:

    A kind of premier stock car with a strong roll cage and usually a modified V8 engine.

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