What is another word for metonym?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛtənˌɪm] (IPA)

Metonym is a term that refers to a figure of speech that replaces a word with another word that is closely associated with it. There are several synonyms for the word 'metonym' including 'synecdoche', 'irony', and 'pars pro toto'. 'Synecdoche' is a figure of speech that uses a part to refer to the whole or the whole to refer to the part. 'Irony' is a figure of speech that involves the opposite of what is expected happening. 'Pars pro toto', on the other hand, refers to a figure of speech where a part of something is used to represent the whole. All these figures of speech fall under the umbrella term of 'metonym'.

What are the hypernyms for Metonym?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Metonym?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for metonym (as nouns)

    • communication
      word.

What are the antonyms for Metonym?

  • n.

    synonym
    • antonym
    • .

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