'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]