Hyponymy

Quick meaning: Hyponymy is a noun meaning (semantics) The semantic relation between hyponyms; the quality of being hyponymous.

Meaning

(semantics) The semantic relation between hyponyms; the quality of being hyponymous.

Example Sentences

By isolating these two main types of relation, hyponymy and incompatibility, we can characterize the relations between a large web of items.

Word Forms

• hyponymies

Synonyms for hyponymy

Depending on context, synonyms include subordination.

Antonyms for hyponymy

Common opposites include hypernymy, hyperonymy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include subordination, hypernymy, autohyponymy, cohyponymy, hyperonymy, taxonym.

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