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hyponymy Definition


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hyponym
noun
    1. linguistics.
      Any of a group of specific terms whose meanings are included in a more general term, eg oak and cedar are hyponyms of tree and also of wood, and spaniel and terrier are hyponyms of dog.
Derivative: hyponymy
noun
    Etymology: Early 20c: from hypo- + Greek onyma a name.



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