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That is what is called a synekdoche, where a part refers to the whole or the whole refers to it's part. A good word to know as a quick reply when someone starts
by DrDroop 3y ago
That is what is called a synekdoche, where a part refers to the whole or the whole refers to it's part. A good word to know as a quick reply when someone starts trying to debate the meaning of word.
- thaumasiotes 3y agoTo be totally clear, the synecdoche is between the word "America" [part] and the full phrase "the United States of America" [whole]. It would not be natural to refer to the country by the name of the continent.
- camillomiller 3y agoYou are trying to explain what a synecdoche is to someone who's trained in literature and the classics, reads Latin and ancient greek (with rusty proficiency) and writes for a living. Yet you spell it wrong and show that you don't have quite clear how it works. But sure, go ahead. Enlighten us.