HYPERNYMY

hypernymy, superordination

(noun) the semantic relation of being superordinate or belonging to a higher rank or class

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hypernymy (countable and uncountable, plural hypernymies)

(semantics) The semantic relation between hypernyms; the quality of being hypernymous.

Antonym: hyponymy

Source: Wiktionary



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10 March 2025

FABLED

(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”


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