What does metonymical mean?
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Princeton's WordNet
metonymic, metonymicaladjective
using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated
"to say `he spent the evening reading Shakespeare' is metonymic because it substitutes the author himself for the author's works"
Wiktionary
metonymicaladjective
of, or relating to metonymy
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Metonymicaladjective
Put by metonymy for something else.
Etymology: from metonymy.
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metonymical
Metonymical refers to the usage of the name of one object or concept to represent another object or concept that is closely related or associated with it. It is a type of figure of speech, a crucial element in literature, speech, and everyday conversation to make language more expressive and symbolic. For example, using "the crown" to refer to monarchy or royal authority is a metonymical use.
Webster Dictionary
Metonymicaladjective
used by way of metonymy
Etymology: [See Metonymy.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of metonymical in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of metonymical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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