Hyponymy

Hyponymy is a relationship between words where one word (the hyponym) denotes a specific type of another word (the hypernym). For example, "apple" is a hyponym of "fruit," meaning that every apple is a fruit, but not all fruits are apples. It helps organize language by showing how specific terms fit under broader categories, helping us understand and categorize concepts more precisely. Hyponymy is important in language for clarity and hierarchy, making communication more efficient and meaningful.