Hypernyms for "interval"
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absence
access time
bounded interval
break
clearance
closed interval
cycle
distance
embolism
eternity
fifth
float
fourth
half step
intercalation
interim
interlude
intermission
interruption
lag
latency
latent period
lead time
lunitidal interval
meantime
meanwhile
musical octave
octave
open interval
pause
period
processing time
quarter tone
quarter-tone
reaction time
response time
rhythm
rotational latency
round
seek time
semitone
seventh
sixth
slot
space
step
sub-interval
suspension
third
time constant
time slot
tone
unbounded interval
whole step
whole tone
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.