metonym

(Inglês)

1. A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
2. (broadly) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.

Pronunciado como (IPA)

/ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/

Etimologia (Inglês)

Back-formation from metonymy.

Sinônimos

synonym

analogue

Traduções

métonyme

metonímia

Metonym

metoniem