Hyponymy

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˈpoʊˌniˈmaɪ/

Hyponymy (noun)

  1. 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.