Holophrasis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Holophrasis is a noun meaning (linguistics) The use of a single word to convey a complex idea.
Meaning
(linguistics) The use of a single word to convey a complex idea.
Word Forms
- holophrases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include holophrasticity, holarchy, hapax, holoarchy, heterophasia, hylicism.
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