Holonym Definition
noun
(semantics) A term that denotes a whole whose part is denoted by another term, such as 'face' in relation to 'eye'.
Body is a holonym of arm, leg and heart.
Word is a holonym of letter.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- whole name
Other Word Forms of Holonym
Noun
Singular:
holonym
Plural:
holonymsOrigin of Holonym
holo- + -onym
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