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Metonymic

//ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.

    "The British government is often referred to by the metonymic expression "Downing Street"."

Adjective
  1. 1
    using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of metonym, an instance of metonymy.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μετωνυμικός (metōnumikós, “of or like metonymy”), from μετωνυμία (metōnumía, “change of name”), from μετά (metá, “other”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”). By surface analysis, metonym + -ic.

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek μετωνυμικός (metōnumikós, “of or like metonymy”), from μετωνυμία (metōnumía, “change of name”), from μετά (metá, “other”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”). By surface analysis, metonym + -ic.

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