hypernym
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for hypernym, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A word whose meaning includes the meanings of more specific words, as "insect" does for "ant".
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
superordinate
umbrella term
blanket term
hyperonym
Antonyms
How to use hypernym
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hypernym and hyponym
hypernym of a word
a hypernym for
semantic hypernym
It is a technical term, used mainly in linguistics and semantics.
Etymology
The word is built from hyper-, meaning over, and -nym, meaning name. It draws on Ancient Greek roots.
Full origin of hypernym →Frequently asked questions
What is a hypernym?
A hypernym is a broader word that covers more specific words. For example, "insect" is a hypernym of "ant".
What is the opposite of a hypernym?
The opposite is a hyponym, the more specific word. "Ant" is a hyponym of "insect".
Can you give an example of a hypernym?
"Insect" is a hypernym for "ant", because every ant is an insect. Likewise "vehicle" is a hypernym of "car".
