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Meaning of word metonymical from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated.

Example : To say `he spent the evening reading Shakespeare' is metonymic because it substitutes the author himself for the author's works.

Synonyms : metonymic

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A recognizable kind.

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In an inverse or contrary manner.

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Remote city of Kazakhstan that (ostensibly for security reasons) was made the capital in 1998.

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A hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish. Used for sculpture and as building material.

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A native or inhabitant of Nepal.

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Fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey.

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Of the remaining member of a pair.

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An act that despoils the innocence or beauty of something.

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An economic system based on state ownership of capital.

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A refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor.