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Hypernym
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超类词, 上位词
a word that is more general and encompasses a broader category of related terms
What is a "hypernym"?
A hypernym is a word that has a broader meaning and can include other related words within its definition. For example, the word "animal" is a hypernym because it refers to a wide range of living creatures, including cats, dogs, and birds. In this way, a hypernym helps categorize or group together more specific terms, which are known as hyponyms. Hypernyms are useful for understanding how different words relate to one another in terms of generality and specificity.
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A hypernym is a word that represents a category or a more general term that encompasses more specific words within that category.
In semantic networks, hypernyms are used to represent broader concepts that connect to more specific terms.
