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Hypernym

Prepared by
Seow Lee Fern
Zuliyana Bt. Hassan
Definition
• A linguistic term for a word whose
meaning encompasses the
meaning of another more specific
word.
• Hypernym is also called
superordinate.
• From concepts to superordinates.
 *Definition of superordinate- of higher rank,
status, or
 value.
• For example, we say that vehicle is a
Other Examples
Hypernym Vehicle Fruit Furniture Drink Animal

Car Mango Chair Coke Dog


Bus Apple Table 100 Plus Cat
Train Banana Cupboard Pepsi Chicken

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