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metonymical

/ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪ.kəl/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к метонимии или характеризующийся ею — фигурой речи, при которой одно слово или фраза заменяются другим, тесно связанным с ним (например, «корона» вместо «монархия»).

Relating to or characterized by metonymy, a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated (e.g., 'the crown' for 'the monarchy').

  1. Using a related termC2formal

    Relating to or characterized by metonymy, where the name of one thing is used to refer to another thing closely associated with it.

    ruМетонимический

    • The phrase 'the crown' is a metonymical reference to the monarchy.
    • In literature, 'the pen' is often used metonymically to represent writing or authority.
    • 'The White House' is a metonymical term for the U.S. presidential administration.

    Synonymsmetonymic

Forms
  • more metonymical comparative form
  • most metonymical superlative form