metonymy

Meanings

• Noun

  The use of a word to represent something else with which it is closely associated.

  - "In the political campaign, the White House used the candidate's wife as a metonymy for his policies."
  - "The term 'The City' is often used as a metonymy for the financial district of New York."

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Variants

List of all variants of metonymy that leads to same result
metonymic , metonymical , metonymies , metonymy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Greek metonymia, 'change of name'.

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Trivia

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1. Metonymy is one of the most common figurative language devices used in everyday speech.

2. The use of metonymy can add complexity and depth to language, making it a powerful tool for communicators.

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Related Concepts

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1. Synecdoche: Both metonymy and synecdoche are figurative language devices used to represent something by referring to a part or a related concept. The main difference is that metonymy uses a word to represent something closely associated with it, while synecdoche uses a part to represent the whole.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Metonymy is a common figure of speech in literature, poetry, and everyday language. It is used to create vivid images and add depth to meaning.

How to Memorize "metonymy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a political campaign where the candidate's wife is constantly in the spotlight, representing her husband's policies and ideas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'metonymy' with the idea of something representing something else closely related to it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym MEANING: Metaphor, Euphemism, Allegory, Idiom, Narration, Metonymy, and Gloss.

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