METONYMIC
(adj.sat)Definitions
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Metonymic.
Metonymic - as an adjective satellite
Using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated
Example: "To say `he spent the evening reading shakespeare' is metonymic because it substitutes the author himself for the author's works"
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metonymicalExample Sentences
"In the sentence 'The pen is mightier than the sword,' 'pen' is a metonymic representation of writing."
"Using 'Washington' as metonymic for the U.S. federal government is common."
"'Cup' is a metonymic term for winning in sports."
"The word 'sails' in the sentence 'The ship left port' can be seen as metonymic for the entire ship."
"Using 'the press' as a metonymic phrase refers to the media industry as a whole."
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Is METONYMIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, metonymic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
METONYMIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is METONYMIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, metonymic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMETONYMIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is METONYMIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, metonymic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMETONYMIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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