hyperonim

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Hyperonim

Definition:

A hyperonim is a word that represents a broader or superordinate meaning compared to another word, which is called a hyponym. It is a linguistic term used to describe the hierarchical relationship between words.

Sample sentences:

1. In the domain of transportation, "vehicle" is a hyperonim of "car" and "bike".

2. "Fruit" is a hyperonim of "apple", "banana", and "orange".

3. The word "animal" is a hyperonim of "dog", "cat", and "horse".