metonymously

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adverb

Synonym of metonymically, by means of metonymy.

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metonymicallyby means of metonymy
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Meanings

adverbmetonymously (comparative more metonymously, superlative most metonymously)

comparative more metonymously · superlative most metonymously

  1. Synonym of metonymically, by means of metonymy.

    Synonyms: metonymically, by means of metonymy

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbSynonym of metonymically, by means of metonymy.

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metonymicallyby means of metonymy
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metonymically

Origin

From metonymous + -ly.

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Cite this entry
APA

metonymously. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metonymously

MLA

“metonymously.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metonymously. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “metonymously,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metonymously.

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