synecdochism

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noun

The use of synecdoche.

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Meanings

nounsynecdochism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of synecdoche.

Origin

From synecdoche + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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