Here's why:
* Hypernym: A word that denotes a general category or class, and includes a broader range of things than the words it encompasses.
* Hyponym: A word that denotes a specific type of thing that falls under a broader category.
In this case:
* Automobile is the hypernym because it's the broader category that encompasses all types of self-propelled road vehicles.
* Car, truck, van, SUV are all hyponyms because they are specific types of automobiles.
So, when you say "automobile," you're referring to the general category of vehicles, while the specific types of automobiles are the hyponyms.
