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Definitions from the WebHyponimA hyponim is a term used in linguistics to describe a word or phrase that is a more specific instance or subclass of a more general term, known as a hypernym. Hyponyms have a hierarchical relationship, where the hyponym is a type or subtype of the hypernym. Senses and Usages:Sense 1:In the field of linguistics, a hyponim is a word that represents a specific example or subset of a more general word. For example, in the category of fruits, "apple" and "banana" are hyponyms of the hypernym "fruit". Sample Sentence: The word "pug" is a hyponim of the hypernym "dog". Sense 2:In a broader context, a hyponim can also refer to a term or concept that is popular within a specific region or local community. Sample Sentence: "Hoagie" is a hyponim used in the Philadelphia region to refer to a specific type of sandwich. Related Products: | ||||
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