Holonymy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Holonymy is a noun meaning (semantics) The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation.
Meaning
(semantics) The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation.
More Meanings
- (semantics, philosophy) A semantic relation that exists between a term denoting a whole (the holonym) and a term denoting a part that pertains to the whole (the meronym).
Example Sentences
The relation between the terms ‘foot’ and ‘heel’ is that of holonymy, since one of the parts of a foot is a heel.
Antonyms for holonymy
Common opposites include meronymy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include holonym, comeronym, meronym, meronymy, merismus, comeronymy.
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