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Meaning of hyperonym in English:

hyperonym

noun

Linguistics

  • Hypernym. Opposed to "hyponym".

Pronunciation

hyperonym

/hʌɪˈpɛrənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪp(ə)rənɪm/

Origin

1970s. From hyper- + -onym, after hyponym.