METONYMICALLY

metonymically

(adverb) in a metonymic manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

metonymically (comparative more metonymically, superlative most metonymically)

In a metonymic fashion; using metonymy.

Synonyms

• (in a metonymic fashion): metonymously

Source: Wiktionary


METONYMIC

Met`o*nym"ic, Met`o*nym"ic*al, a. Etym: [See Metonymy.]

Definition: Used by way of metonymy.

– Met`o*nym"ic*al*ly, adv.

METONYMICAL

Met`o*nym"ic, Met`o*nym"ic*al, a. Etym: [See Metonymy.]

Definition: Used by way of metonymy.

– Met`o*nym"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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