Superordinate concept
Most general form of a type of concept
Concepts
Ideals that represent a class or category of objects, events, or activities
Basic level type
An example of a type of a concept around which other similar concepts are orginized
Subordinate concept
Most specific category of a concept
Formal concept
Concept that is defined by specific rules or features
Natural concepts
Concepts people form as a result of their experiences in the real world
Prototype
An example of a concept that closely matches the defining characteristics of a concepts