- synecdochism
- syn·ec·do·chism
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synecdochism
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synecdochism — sə̇ˈnekdəˌkizəm noun ( s) Etymology: synecdoche + ism 1. : the use of synecdoche : an instance of such use 2. : the use in sympathetic magic of a part of an object as representing the whole compare magic 1a … Useful english dictionary
synecdoche — n. Literature device of signifying thing by its part, or part by whole. ♦ synecdochic (al), a. ♦ synecdochism, n … Dictionary of difficult words
syn|ec|do|chism — «sih NEHK duh KIHZ uhm», noun. 1. synecdochic style; the use of synecdoche. 2. the use in contagious magic of a part of an object or person as an equivalent of the whole object or person, so that anything done with the part is held to take effect … Useful english dictionary
