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hypernym

Noun CEFR B2
ˈhaɪpənɪm

Definitions

A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term—as, for example, insect (being a hypernym) for ant.

Equivalents

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Examples

““Musical instrument” is a hypernym of “guitar” because a guitar is a musical instrument: a guitar belongs to a class or type⟳ of musical instruments.”
“Hypernyms of “dog” and “cat” include⟳ “mammal”, “pet”, “carnivore”, and “quadruped”.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

hypernymic hypernymy hyperoartian hyperobesity hyperobject hyperobservance

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