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metonymy
(Gr. metonymia "changing of name") is a trope in which the name of a thing is replaced by the name of an associated thing. One name is used instead of another.
the following types of metonymy are differentiated:
1. the abstract stands foe the concrete
2. the container is mentioned instead of the contents
3. the material instead of the thing made of it
4. the maker of the thing made
5. the instrument is put for the agent
6. a part is put for the whole (synecdoche)
the following types of metonymy are differentiated:
1. the abstract stands foe the concrete
2. the container is mentioned instead of the contents
3. the material instead of the thing made of it
4. the maker of the thing made
5. the instrument is put for the agent
6. a part is put for the whole (synecdoche)
he had several Picassos (paintings of Picasso). (metonymy)
we need some new faces (metonymy) around here.
his pen (metonymy) is rather sharp (about an author).
he sat just near the cold green eyes (metonymy).
we need some new faces (metonymy) around here.
his pen (metonymy) is rather sharp (about an author).
he sat just near the cold green eyes (metonymy).
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metonym
Noun
(1) The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the track for horse racing. A thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept. Figure of speech.
(1) The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the track for horse racing. A thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept. Figure of speech.
"When are we going to the field?" The field is a metonym of a Baseball Park
" I want to go to the movies!" The movies is a metonym of the theater.
"This is a fantastic dish!" Dish is a metonym of the food item on the dish.
"The White House" White House is a metonym of the Executive Branch of the United States.
" I want to go to the movies!" The movies is a metonym of the theater.
"This is a fantastic dish!" Dish is a metonym of the food item on the dish.
"The White House" White House is a metonym of the Executive Branch of the United States.
Metonymy
Linear timeline in which the meanings of whole words are synthetic (additive) in the future; and convergent (conflationary) in the past.
In contrast the phonemes (phonetic parts) of words are synthetic (additive) in the past; and convergent in the future.
In contrast the phonemes (phonetic parts) of words are synthetic (additive) in the past; and convergent in the future.
Metonymy by sandraxine September 1, 2018
Metonym
It's a fucking synonym of the word synonym.. Learn something you big ass motherfucker with gay haircut and gay personality.
Metonym by PNEUMONOULTRAMICROSCOP May 3, 2014
mactony
mactony is a male name given by parents who are lazy to think of other names. mactony is a special person you can enjoy being with
mactony by Michael J Scofield November 27, 2023