metonymy
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3ADJ.
new, used
VERB + METONYMY
'field, key
ADV.
occasionally, simply
Definitions
noun
The use of a single characteristic or part of an object, concept or phenomenon to identify the entire object, concept, phenomenon or a related object.
Metonymy does new names impose, And things for things by near relation shews.
...the principle of metonymy is simply to substitute for the plain name of a thing a name or phrase based on something connected with it.
A metonym.
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4Metonymy does new names impose, And things for things by near relation shews.
Wiktionary...the principle of metonymy is simply to substitute for the plain name of a thing a name or phrase based on something connected with it.
WiktionaryTHE KEY CONCEPT IS “metonymy.” This is the act of a word or phrase associated with a concept coming to represent the entirety of said concept. Generally, this means an extension of the original meanin
Wiktionary'Field,' by metonymy, is occasionally used as synonymous with 'battle'.
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