hypernyymin
Hypernyymin is a term used in theoretical discussions of lexical semantics and semantic networks to describe a particular kind of cross-domain hierarchical relation. It refers to a node in a taxonomy or graph that can function both as a hypernym for certain terms and as a hyponym for others, depending on the context, domain, or sense being considered. The concept is not part of the standard nomenclature for hypernym and hyponym, but it is invoked to explain how some concepts participate in multiple, non-orthogonal hierarchies within polyhierarchical structures.
In practical terms, hypernyymin highlights that real-world classifications often do not form a clean, single-rooted tree.
Usage and debate around hypernyymin remain exploratory. Proponents argue that the notion helps describe complex lexical
See also: hypernym, hyponym, polyhierarchy, semantic networks.