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Definitions of metonymy in various dictionaries:
noun - substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads')
noun - a type of figure of speech
METONYMY - Metonymy (UK: , US: ) is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or...
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| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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| Nov 28 2011 The Times - Cryptic |
| Jun 13 2008 The Times - Specialist |
| May 9 2003 The Times - Specialist |
| Jun 28 2002 The Times - Cryptic |
| Possible Dictionary Clues |
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| A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated, as in the use of Washington for the United States government or of the sword for military power. |
| the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example isuiti for ibusiness executivei, or ithe turfi for ihorse racingi. |
| substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in they counted heads') |
| the act of referring to something using a word that describes one of its qualities or features |
| Metonymy description |
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| Metonymy (UK: , US: ) is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept. |