hyponym

Noun

Meaning

a word that is more specific than a given word

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Antonyms

Hypernyms

Examples

A hypernym is superordinate to a hyponym, and a hyponym is subordinate to a hypernym. Source: Internet

In contrast, a hyponym is one of the items included in the generic, such as peach and oak which are included in tree, and cruiser and steamer which are included in ship. Source: Internet

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