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hiperonimia

 

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Hiperonimia

Description:

Hiperonimia is a linguistic term used in semantics to describe a hierarchical relationship between words, where one word (the hypernym) encompasses the meaning of another word (the hyponym), representing a broader category.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The word "fruit" is a hiperonimia of "apple," "banana," and "orange."
  2. In the sentence "I love all types of music," "music" acts as a hiperonimia for genres like pop, rock, and classical.
  3. The term "animal" is a hiperonimia that includes creatures such as dogs, cats, and birds.
  4. When talking about vehicles, "car" is a hiperonimia that can include sedans, SUVs, and trucks.
  5. "Furniture" can be considered a hiperonimia of items like chairs, tables, and sofas.

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