HYPONYMY

hyponymy, subordination

(noun) the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

hyponymy (countable and uncountable, plural hyponymies)

(semantics) The semantic relation between hyponyms; the quality of being hyponymous.

Antonym: hypernymy

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

31 January 2025

DISPERSION

(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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