hyponym
Definitions
A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.
Equivalents
Examples
“The words “dog”, “cat”, and “horse” are hyponyms of “animal” because dogs, cats, and horses are types of animal.”
“Woman itself has as other hyponyms, sculptress and waitress, but is itself a hyponym of adult.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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