Metonym

Definition of Metonym

1. A word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing Noun

Semanticaly linked words with "metonym"

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Hyponims for word "metonym"

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Lexical Analysis for "metonym"

metonymic
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated
metonymical
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated

Etymology for metonym

has derived form -nym
has derived form metonymy
etymologically related metonymic
is derived from metonyms
is derived from metonymy

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