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(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)..
The relation between the terms ‘foot’ and ‘heel’ is that of holonymy, since one of the parts of a foot is a heel.
Use holonymy when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Holonymy means (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)..
Common synonyms include whole to part relation.
Possible antonyms include meronymy.
The relation between the terms ‘foot’ and ‘heel’ is that of holonymy, since one of the parts of a foot is a heel.
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