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Definitions from the WebSynecdoche(Noun - Literary Device) Definition: A figure of speech where a part of something is used to represent a whole, or the whole is used to represent a part. Example Sentence: In the sentence "All hands on deck," the word "hands" is a synecdoche, representing the whole crew. (Noun - Linguistics) Definition: A figure of speech where a specific word refers to a more general term, or vice versa. Example Sentence: The term "suits" is a synecdoche for businesspeople in general. (Noun - Rhetoric) Definition: The use of one part of a concept or thing to represent the whole, or vice versa, to create a rhetorical effect. Example Sentence: In the sentence "The pen is mightier than the sword," the word "pen" is a synecdoche for written communication, while "sword" represents physical force. (Noun - Grammar) Definition: The substitution of a more general term for a more specific one, or vice versa. Example Sentence: The word "wheels" is a synecdoche for a car. (Related Products) | ||||
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