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Term: Hyponyms

Description:

Hyponyms are words or phrases that fall under a specific category or class. In linguistics, hyponyms are considered as the subordinate or more specific terms of a hypernym, which is a broader or more general term. Understanding hyponyms helps in clarifying the meaning and categorization of words within a particular semantic field.

Sample Sentences:

• 1. The word "dog" is a hyponym of the hypernym "animal" because a dog is a specific type of animal.
• 2. In the context of fruits, "apple," "banana," and "orange" are hyponyms of the hypernym "fruit".
• 3. "Chair," "desk," and "table" are all hyponyms of the hypernym "furniture".
• 4. The word "poodle" is a hyponym of the hypernym "dog breed".
• 5. In the field of vehicles, "car," "motorcycle," and "bus" are hyponyms of the hypernym "automobile".

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