How do you pronounce metonymy?

metonymy is pronounced as /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/.

🔄metonymy

noun

/mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.

In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.

substitution, symbol, representation, figure of speech

literalness, directness

use of metonymy, example of metonymy, metonymy in literature

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine

A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel; a task or situation that tests s...

The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved

Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.