Hyponymy
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˈpoʊˌniˈmaɪ/
Hyponymy (noun)
- A relationship where one word names a more specific kind of thing, and another word names the broader category.
Examples
- Hyponymy is a word meaning relation between a general term and a specific one.
- A specific word shows hyponymy when it fits under a broader word meaning relation.