Hypernymy
The relationship between a general term (hypernym) and more specific terms (hyponyms) that fall within its category. Hypernymy is a hierarchical semantic relationship.
Real World
A BBC News report might use the hypernym "vehicle" in a headline for brevity, then switch to hyponyms like "lorry" and "hatchback" in the article body to add specific detail.
Exam Focus
Comment on whether the writer uses general or specific vocabulary and link this choice to formality, precision, or audience.
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