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Metonymical.
Metonymical - 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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metonymicExample Sentences
"The word "Washington" is a metonymical reference to the U.S government."
"Using "Hollywood" as a metonymical term is common to refer to the American film industry."
"When someone mentions "the crown", they are using a metonymical expression to refer to the monarchy."
"Using "Wall Street" as a metonymical term is common to refer to the financial industry."
"In sports, saying "the pitch" is a metonymical way of referring to the soccer field."
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Is METONYMICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, metonymical is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
METONYMICAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is METONYMICAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, metonymical is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMETONYMICAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is METONYMICAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, metonymical is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMETONYMICAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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