metonym
A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related…A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
» The term was in provincial use as a metonym.
Значення
значень: 2A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
Calling a government a "city hall" is using a metonym.
Metonym
метони́мmetoním
a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing
(ширше)A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.
See also: symbol, model, microcosm, archetype, exemplar, proxy
Приклади
речень: 1The term was in provincial use as a metonym.
Переклади
мов: 5За значеннями 1
За значеннями 1
Походження
Back-formation from metonymy.Back-formation from metonymy.
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