hyponym

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɪpə(ʊ)nɪm/

noun

  • a word of more specific meaning than a general or superordinate term applicable to it. For example, spoon is a hyponym of cutlery. Contrasted with hypernym.

Derivatives

hyponymy

Pronunciation: /hʌɪˈpɒnɪmi/
noun