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hyponymy

hyponymy \hyponymy\ n. (Linguistics) The state or quality of being a hyponym; as, hyponymy is symbolized by the tag ``hypon''.

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hyponymy

n. (context semantics English) The semantic relation between hyponyms; the quality of being hyponymous.

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hyponymy

n. the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class [syn: subordination]