Hyponym
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyponym is a noun meaning (semantics) A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.
Meaning
(semantics) A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.
Example Sentences
Woman itself has as other hyponyms, sculptress and waitress, but is itself a hyponym of adult.
The words “dog”, “cat”, and “horse” are hyponyms of “animal” because dogs, cats, and horses are types of animal.
Word Forms
- hyponyms
Synonyms for hyponym
Depending on context, synonyms include subordinate.
Antonyms for hyponym
Common opposites include hypernym, hyperonym, superordinate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subordinate, hyperonym, horonym, heteronym, homoform, headword.
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