Meaning of holonymy | Babel Free

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.”

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