metonymic
metonymic · metonymics
Synonym of metonym, an instance of metonymySynonym of metonym, an instance of metonymy.
/ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/
» The slang is a metonymic but inelegant phrase.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of metonym, an instance of metonymy.
Examples
1 sentencesThe slang is a metonymic but inelegant phrase.
Origin
From Ancient Greek μετωνυμικός (metōnumikós, “of or like metonymy”), from μετωνυμία (metōnFrom Ancient Greek μετωνυμικός (metōnumikós, “of or like metonymy”), from μετωνυμία (metōnumía, “change of name”), from μετά (metá, “other”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”). By surface analysis, metonym + -ic.
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Forms
plural: metonymics| Singular | metonymic |
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| Plural | metonymics |
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