Definitions

1. noun

a word or phrase that is more specific in meaning than another word or phrase to which it is related, the superordinate term.

“The word ‘dog’ is a hyponym of ‘canine’.”

2. noun

a word or phrase that is a more specific example of another word or phrase to which it is related.

“The word ‘poodle’ is a hyponym of ‘breed of dog’.”

3. noun

a word or phrase that is a more specific instance of another word or phrase to which it is related.

“The word ‘Gibson Les Paul’ is a hyponym of ‘electric guitar’.”