a word that is more specific (less abstract) than a given word; a term designating a class which is a subtype of the given word; a subcategory; a subtype. Inverse of hypernym; as, "dog" is a hyponym of "mammal", and "mammal" is a hyponym of "vertebrate".

A word whose meaning denotes a subordinate or subclass. Dog is a hyponym of animal. Opposite of hypernym.

In linguistics, a hyponym is a word or phrase whose semantic range is included within that of another word. For example, scarlet, vermilion, carmine, and crimson are all hyponyms of red (their hypernym).

A name not assignable to a definable taxon (by lack of adequate circumscription or type; a genus without species, etc.).

a member of a class. ["Apple" is an hyponym of "fruit."] This relationship is known as ISA.

The specific term used to designate a member of a class. is a hyponym of if is a (kind of) .

a noun which names a hyponymic, ¶11-4-2.