1. Words or phrases that are more specific in meaning than a given word; words that fall under a broader category.
Usage: linguistics, semantics; plural of hyponym

Examples

• The words 'poodle' and 'terrier' are hyponyms of 'dog'.
• In linguistics, hyponyms represent a narrower semantic field than their parent term.
• 'Red' and 'blue' are hyponyms of the color term 'color'.
• Understanding hyponyms helps students recognize relationships between general and specific vocabulary.
• 'Maple' and 'oak' are hyponyms of 'tree'.
• Dictionaries often list hyponyms to show how words relate to each other hierarchically.