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== Definition ==
== Definition ==


Hypernym is the linguistic term for a word that refers to a broad category or a general concept. Its meaning includes the meanings of other, more specific words, so that a hypernym is the superordinate term to several [[Glossary:Hyponym|hyponym]].
Hypernym is the linguistic term for a word that refers to a broad category or a general concept. Its meaning includes the meanings of other, more specific words. So, a hypernym is the superordinate term to several [[Glossary:Hyponym|hyponym]].





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Hypernym

Pronunciation: ˈhʌɪpənɪm

Definition

Hypernym is the linguistic term for a word that refers to a broad category or a general concept. Its meaning includes the meanings of other, more specific words. So, a hypernym is the superordinate term to several hyponym.


Example

colour is a hypernym of red, green, blue
red is a hypernym of scarlet, vermilion, carmine, and crimson
vehicle is a hypernym of car, plane, train, bike


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