hypernym Synonyms & Antonyms
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Hypernym as a Noun
A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term—as, for example, insect (being a hypernym) for ant.
“Musical instrument” is a hypernym of “guitar” because a guitar is a musical instrument: a guitar belongs to a class or type of musical instruments.
Hypernym in a Sentence
“Musical instrument” is a hypernym of “guitar” because a guitar is a musical instrument: a guitar belongs to a class or type of musical instruments.
Hypernyms of “dog” and “cat” include “mammal”, “homeotherm”, “carnivore”, and “quadruped”.
Word Forms & Grammar
hypernym (plural hypernyms)
Origin of Hypernym
From hyper- (“over”) + -nym (“name”). From Ancient Greek roots; compare Latinate “superordinate term”.
Hypernym at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ |
| Meaning | A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents… |
| Plural | hypernyms |