Metonymic

Adjective

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.AdjectiveOf, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.

"The British government is often referred to by the metonymic expression "Downing Street"."

2.NounSynonym of metonym, an instance of metonymy.

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