Definition of Metonymical

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: Metonymic
Similar to: Figurative, Nonliteral
Derivative terms: Metonym, Metonym, Metonymy

Definition of Metonymical

1. Adjective. of, or relating to metonymy ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Metonymical

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metonymical

metmyoglobin
metoclopramide
metoclopramide hydrochloride
metocurine
metocurine iodide
metoecious
metoestrus
metol
metolachlor
metolazone
metols
metonic
metonomy
metonym
metonymic
metonymical (current term)
metonymically
metonymies
metonymous
metonymously
metonyms
metonymy
metoo
metopae
metopagus
metope
metopes
metopic
metopic point
metopic suture

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