Definition of Hypernym

1. Noun. A word that is more generic than a given word.

Exact synonyms: Superordinate, Superordinate Word
Generic synonyms: Word

Definition of Hypernym

1. Noun. (semantics) A word or phrase whose referents form a set including as a subset the referents of a subordinate term. ¹

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Definition of Hypernym

1. a word which describes a broader category [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypernym

hyperneocytosis
hypernephroid
hypernephroma
hypernephronia
hypernet
hypernoea
hypernoia
hypernomic
hypernova
hypernovae
hypernovas
hypernuclear
hypernuclei
hypernucleus
hypernutrition
hypernym (current term)
hypernymic
hypernymous
hypernyms
hypernymy
hyperoartia
hyperoctahedral
hyperon
hyperoncotic
hyperonic
hyperons
hyperonychia
hyperonym
hyperonyms
hyperonymy

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