'hyponymy' definitions:

Definition of 'hyponymy'

From: WordNet
noun
The semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class [syn: hyponymy, subordination]

Definition of 'hyponymy'

From: GCIDE
  • hyponymy \hyponymy\ n. (Linguistics) The state or quality of being a hyponym; as, hyponymy is symbolized by the tag "hypon". [PJC]