SYNECDOCHIC
(adj.sat)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Synecdochic.
Synecdochic - as an adjective satellite
Using the name of a part for that of the whole or the whole for the part; or the special for the general or the general for the special; or the material for the thing made of it
Example: "To use `hand' for `worker' or `ten sail' for `ten ships' or `steel' for `sword' is to use a synecdochic figure of speech"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
synecdochicalExample Sentences
"I love how the synecdochic use of 'sails' represents a ship in literature."
"The poem uses synecdochic language by referring to 'hands' to symbolize hard work."
"In the synecdochic phrase 'all hands on deck', 'hands' represents the whole crew."
"The synecdochic expression 'all eyes on me' implies that everyone is paying attention."
"The synecdochic reference to 'wheel' represents leadership in the novel."
Word Game Points
Is SYNECDOCHIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, synecdochic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SYNECDOCHIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is SYNECDOCHIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, synecdochic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSYNECDOCHIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is SYNECDOCHIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, synecdochic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSYNECDOCHIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
