Holonymy Definition

noun

(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).

Wiktionary

(uncountable, semantics) The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • whole to part relation

Origin of Holonymy

  • From Ancient Greek ὅλος (holos, “whole”) + ὄνομα (onoma, “name”) + -y.

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Words Starting With

HHOHOL

Words Ending With

YMYYMY

Unscrambles

holonymy

Words Starting With H and Ending With Y

Starts With H & Ends With YStarts With HO & Ends With YStarts With H & Ends With MY

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With H8 Letter Words Ending With Y