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hypernym
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hypernym is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, hypernym is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofhypernym
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- A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term.
Synonyms: "blanket term", genus, hyperonym, superordinate, superset, "umbrella term"
Example: "“Musical instrument” is a hypernym of “guitar” because a guitar is a musical instrument."
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