Synonyms for metonymic
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.
The British government is often referred to by the metonymic expression "Downing Street".
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| metonymic | rising | |
| metonymical | rising | |
| metonymous | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- metonymous
- 11 letters
- metonymical