holonymy

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Definitions of holonymy word

noun holonymy (countable, semantics) A semantic relation that exists between a term denoting a whole (the holonym) and a term denoting a part that pertains to the whole (the meronym). 1
noun holonymy (Countable Noun) (semantics) A semantic relation that exists between a term denoting a whole (the holonym) and a term denoting a part that pertains to the whole (the meronym). 0
noun holonymy (Uncountable Noun) (semantics) The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation. 0

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Parts of speech for Holonymy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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holonymy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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