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Definition of Metonymic
1. Adjective. Using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated. "To say `he spent the evening reading Shakespeare' is metonymic because it substitutes the author himself for the author's works"
Exact synonyms: Metonymical
Similar to: Figurative, Nonliteral
Derivative terms: Metonym, Metonym, Metonymy
Similar to: Figurative, Nonliteral
Derivative terms: Metonym, Metonym, Metonymy
Definition of Metonymic
1. a. Used by way of metonymy.
Definition of Metonymic
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Metonymic
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