synecdoche
(syn-ec-do-che)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. a figure of speech in which a part of a person or thing is used to designate the whole or vice versa
Example Sentence
A synecdoche is often used to emphasize an important aspect of a character.
Synonyms
metaphor; part for a whole; substitution
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
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