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metonym nghĩa là gì?

hoán dụ

/ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/

metonym in Vietnamese: hoán dụ. In English, metonym means a word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

Vietnamese words for metonym

word that names an object from a single characteristic of it
hoán dụ

English meaning of metonym

  1. noun A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
  2. noun A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.

Full definition of metonym

metonym in a sentence

  • Calling a government a "city hall" is using a metonym.
  • See also: symbol, model, microcosm, archetype, exemplar, proxy

Synonyms of metonym

metonym in other languages

Questions about metonym in Vietnamese

What is the meaning of metonym in Vietnamese?
Metonym in Vietnamese is hoán dụ.
metonym nghĩa là gì?
Metonym: hoán dụ.
What does metonym mean in English?
Metonym means a word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

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