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Hiponim

Description:

Hiponim is a linguistic term used to describe a word or phrase that has a more specific meaning than another word or phrase. In other words, it is a term that represents a subtype, category, or specific example of a more general term known as a hypernym.

Senses:

1. A word or phrase that has a more specific meaning than another word or phrase.
2. A subtype, category, or specific example of a hypernym.

Usages:

In linguistic analysis, identifying and understanding the relationship between hiponims and hypernyms is crucial to building a comprehensive word hierarchy and ontology.

When writing, using hiponims can provide more clarity and precision, as they help in expressing specific details within a broader context.

Sample Sentences:

1. "Banana" is a hiponim of "fruit" because it represents a specific type of fruit.
2. In the sentence, "The golden retriever is a hiponim of dog," the word "dog" functions as a hypernym.
3. To better illustrate the hiponim relationship, consider "vehicle" as the hypernym and "car," "bicycle," and "motorcycle" as hiponims.

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