Synonyms for hyponym
Definitions
- n. 1
A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.
The words “dog”, “cat”, and “horse” are hyponyms of “animal” because dogs, cats, and horses are types of animal.
Forms
- Plural
- hyponyms → subordinates…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hyponym | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- subordinate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (subordinate4 = 4 syllables).