metaphorology

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noun

The study of how metaphor is used in language.

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Meanings

nounmetaphorology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of how metaphor is used in language.

Origin

From metaphor + -ology.

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APA

metaphorology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metaphorology

MLA

“metaphorology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metaphorology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “metaphorology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metaphorology.

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