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The correct spelling is hypernym.
How to pronounce hypernym
noun
IPA: /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/
Say it like: Hyp-ern-ym
The correct spelling is hypernym. A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term. For example: "“Musical instrument” is a hypernym of “guitar” because a guitar is a musical instrument."
Usage Examples
““Musical instrument” is a hypernym of “guitar” because a guitar is a musical instrument.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term.
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