hypernymy

• Relation sémantique dans laquelle un mot (l'hyperonyme) désigne une catégorie générale qui inclut des termes plus spécifiques (les hyponymes).

A noun referring to the semantic relationship in which one word (a hypernym) denotes a general category that includes more specific terms (hyponyms).

indénombrable

1. Semantic relation of superordinationC2formal

   The semantic relationship where one word (a hypernym) has a broader meaning that encompasses the meaning of more specific words (hyponyms).

   Hyperonymie

   • The hypernymy of 'animal' includes 'dog', 'cat', and 'bird'.
   • In linguistics, hypernymy is a key concept in lexical semantics.
   • Understanding hypernymy helps in organizing vocabulary hierarchically.

   Synonymessuperordination