holonymy
A semantic relation that exists between a term denoting a whole and a term denoting a…A semantic relation that exists between a term denoting a whole (the holonym) and a term denoting a part that pertains to the whole (the meronym).
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A semantic relation that exists between a term denoting a whole (the holonym) and a term denoting a part that pertains to the whole (the meronym).
The relation between the terms ‘foot’ and ‘heel’ is that of holonymy, since one of the parts of a foot is a heel.
the semantic relation that holds between a whole and its parts
(uncountable)The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation.
холонимияxolonimija
Translations
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Origin
From holo- + -onymy (compare Ancient Greek ὅλος (hólos, “whole”), ὄνομα (ónoma, “name”)).From holo- + -onymy (compare Ancient Greek ὅλος (hólos, “whole”), ὄνομα (ónoma, “name”)).
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- the semantic relation that holds between a whole and its parts:whole to part relation
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable