hypernymy

hy·per·ny·my

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Definitions of hypernymy word

noun hypernymy the state or quality of being a hypernym or superordinate (a general class under which a set of subcategories is subsumed). 1
noun hypernymy (semantics) The semantic relation between hypernyms; the quality of being hypernymous. 1
noun hypernymy the semantic association of being part of a higher class 0

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

1970-75; hyper- + -(o)nymy (see -onym; -y3)

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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