HYPONYM

hyponym, subordinate, subordinate word

(noun) a word that is more specific than a given word

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hyponym (plural hyponyms)

(semantics) A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase.

Antonyms: hyperonym, hypernym

Coordinate term: meronym

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 December 2024

SUNGLASSES

(noun) (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; “he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”


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Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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