WU Xiaojing
The two linguistic terms hypernym and hyponym are somwhat confusing. Some scholars prefer hyperonym. I prefer supernym. Although super is not of Greek origin, yet hybrids are not impermissible in English and moreover, supernym sounds simpler and clearer. Compare the following pairs:
hypernym(y) vs hyponym(y)
hyperonym(y) vs hyponym(y)
superonym(y) vs hyponym(y)
Of the three options I think the third one is the best. Also compare the following pairs. The third pair should be the best.
hypernymic vs hyponymic
hyperonymic vs hyponymic
superonymic vs hyponymic
Saturday, May 3, 2008
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