üldnimetusena
Üldnimetusena (lit. "general name") refers to a term used to describe a group of individuals, objects, or concepts that share common characteristics or belong to the same category. It serves as a broad classification that encompasses a wide range of specific instances. For example, "mammal" is an üldnimetusena for a group of animals that are characterized by the presence of mammary glands and the ability to produce milk for their offspring. Similarly, "fruit" is an üldnimetusena for a group of edible plant products that typically have a sweet taste and are consumed as food.
Üldnimetusena can be contrasted with specific names, which refer to individual instances within a category. For
In linguistic terms, üldnimetusena can be considered a hypernym, a word that represents a broader category