ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-134-044 · ATLAS 251

Co-hyponymy

A relationship between terms that are subordinate to the same superordinate term.

Explanation

A relationship between terms that are subordinate to the same superordinate term. Conceptual spaces have not only upward and downward hierarchies but also neighborhoods on the same level.

Example

Rose and tulip are co-hyponyms under “flower.”

Counterexample

Rose and flower are not on the same level but are in a subordinate relationship.

Distinction

Distinguishing from hyponymy: “rose” and “flower” are not on the same level, but in a subordination relationship.

Effect on thought and perception

Concept spaces have not only upward and downward hierarchies but also neighborhoods on the same level.

Resonance

Co-hyponymy makes a directed relationship perceptible: Concept spaces possess not only hierarchies extending upward and downward, but also neighborhoods on the same level.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Co-hyponymy“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-134-044. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-134-044

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