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hyponym — n. (linguistics) a word that is more specific (less abstract) than a given word; a term designating a class which is a subtype of the given word; a subcategory; a subtype. Inverse of hypernym; as, dog is a hyponym of mammal , and mammal is a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hyponym — hyponym, hypernym In linguistics, a hyponym of a given term is a more specific term in the same domain; e.g. spaniel is a hyponym of dog, and bag, box, and cup are hyponyms of container. A hypernym is a more general term, so that dog is the… … Modern English usage
Hyponym — In der Linguistik wird mit Hyponym der Unterbegriff eines Begriffs bezeichnet. Den Oberbegriff eines Begriffs nennt man Hyperonym. Die Hyponymie ist eine zentrale semantische Relation zwischen Begriffen in semantischen Netzen, Taxonomien und… … Deutsch Wikipedia
hyponym — UK [ˈhaɪpəʊnɪm] / US [ˈhaɪpəˌnɪm] noun [countable] Word forms hyponym : singular hyponym plural hyponyms linguistics a word with a more specific meaning than another more general word of which it is an example. For example, potato is a hyponym of … English dictionary
hyponym — n. word that indicates a more specific meaning than another related word (i.e. father is a hyponym of parent) … English contemporary dictionary
hyponym — [ hʌɪpə(ʊ)nɪm] noun a word of more specific meaning than a general or superordinate term applicable to it (e.g. spoon is a hyponym of cutlery). Contrasted with hypernym. Derivatives hyponymy hʌɪ pɒnɪmi noun … English new terms dictionary
hyponym — /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ (say huypuhnim) noun a word whose sense is included in that of a superordinate word: chair is a hyponym of furniture . Compare hypernym. {hyp(o) + onym, modelled on synonym} …
hyponym — a name rejected in the absence of a type … Dictionary of ichthyology
hyponym — n. [Gr. hypo, under; onym, name] A generic name not based on a type species; a provisional or temporary name … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
hyponym — hyponymous /huy pon euh meuhs/, adj. /huy peuh nim/, n. Ling. a term that denotes a subcategory of a more general class: Chair and table are hyponyms of furniture. Cf. superordinate (def. 4). [1960 65; HYP + ONYM, or as back formation from… … Universalium
