hyponymy

Meanings

Plural: hyponymies

Noun

the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class
The semantic relation between hyponyms; the quality of being hyponymous.

Origin / Etymology

From hypo- + -nymy or hyponym + -y.

Synonyms

subordination

Antonyms

hypernymy, hyperonymy

Scrabble Score: 24

hyponymy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hyponymy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hyponymy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

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