Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hyponym
Noun
/ˈhaɪpəˌnɪm/
Definition
A hyponym is a word or phrase that represents a specific instance of a more general term, known as a hypernym.
Examples
- ‘Dog’ is a hyponym of ‘animal’.
- ‘Rose’ is a hyponym of ‘flower’.
- ‘Carrot’ is a hyponym of ‘vegetable’.
Meaning
In linguistics, a hyponym is a word that has a more specific meaning compared to another word, which serves as its broader category.
Synonyms
- Subordinate
- Specific term
