What does partonym mean?
Partonym means (philosophy) Synonym of meronym..
Partonym
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(philosophy) Synonym of meronym..
Example Sentences
Furthermore, we infer that the kicking was done with one of Mary's feet, since we know that Mary is a human and humans have feet, or, to put it differently, the script MARY inherits the partonyms of its hyperonym HUMAN.
A word or lexical item indicating that it is 'part-of' some whole. Thus, "leg" is a body partonym, and "root" a plant partonym. Thus, partonymy refers to the phenomenon of referring to parts of a whole through specialised terms.
Synonyms for partonym
Antonyms for partonym
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Word Forms
- partonyms
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for partonym?
Common synonyms include meronym.
What is the opposite of partonym?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use partonym in a sentence?
Furthermore, we infer that the kicking was done with one of Mary's feet, since we know that Mary is a human and humans have feet, or, to put it differently, the script MARY inherits the partonyms of its hyperonym HUMAN.
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