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Meaning of holonymy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. 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).
    uncountable
  2. The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation.
    uncountable

Examples

“The relation between the terms ‘foot’ and ‘heel’ is that of holonymy, since one of the parts of a foot is a heel.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

holoparasite holoparasitism holoparticle holopeid holopeptide holoperipheral growth

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