A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.
The relation of a universal proposition to a specific proposition of the same form with the universal quantified variable replaced by a specific instance.
hypernymic
Greater in degree, rank or position.
To cause to be superordinate.
That which is superordinate.
A hypernym.